José Águas vs Mário Coluna
Both Portugal. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
José Águas
Portugal · 1952–1962 · ST
- Rank in Portugal
- #10 of 33
- Caps · Portugal
- 25 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- Lusitano Lobito, Benfica, Austria Vienna
Bern, 31 May 1961: the captain Portugal called Cabeça de Ouro, golden head, put Benfica ahead in the 30th minute against Barcelona, his eleventh goal of a European Cup he finished as top scorer. Career record: 25 caps and 11 goals for Portugal; club career at Lusitano Lobito, Benfica, Austria Vienna.
Mário Coluna
Portugal · 1955–1968 · CM
- Rank in Portugal
- #4 of 33
- Caps · Portugal
- 57 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- Grupo Desportivo de Maputo, S.L. Benfica, Olympique Lyonnais
The 'Monstro Sagrado' was the heartbeat of Benfica's European conquests in the 1960s, a powerful, elegant midfielder who dictated play and scored vital goals. Career record: 57 caps and 8 goals for Portugal; club career at Grupo Desportivo de Maputo, S.L. Benfica, Olympique Lyonnais.
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José Águas is editorial rank 10 and Mário Coluna rank 4 in Portugal's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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