José Águas vs Rui Costa
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.
Rui Costa
Portugal · 1993–2004 · CAM
- Rank in Portugal
- #7 of 33
- Caps · Portugal
- 94 · 26 goals
- Clubs
- S.L. Benfica, ACF Fiorentina, AC Milan
The 'Maestro' graced Serie A with his elegant playmaking, a true číslo 10 whose creative genius unlocked defences for Fiorentina and AC Milan. Career record: 94 caps and 26 goals for Portugal; club career at S.L. Benfica, ACF Fiorentina, AC Milan.
The careers, side by side
José Águas is editorial rank 10 and Rui Costa rank 7 in Portugal's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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