Eusébio

Portuguese footballer (1942–2014)

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Lived 1942–2014, aged 72Portugal

Portugal FootballersFootball / Soccer Player

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Portugal rank#4
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Rank in Portugal
#4
Footballers
Era
1942–2014
Aged 72

Summary

Updated 2026-05-29

Mozambican striker who became Benfica's defining figure and the first player to sweep the European Golden Boot, World Cup Golden Boot, and Champions League Golden Boot. Speed and technique made him a 733-goal machine across his career.

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Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, nicknamed the "Black Panther", the "Black Pearl" or "o Rei", was a Mozambican Portuguese footballer who played as a striker. He is considered one of the greatest players of all time as well as Benfica's best player ever. He was known for his speed, technique, athleticism and right-footed shot, making him a prolific goalscorer, accumulating 733 goals in 745 matches. Eusébio was the first ever player to win European Golden Boot, World Cup Golden Boot and UCL Golden Boot. In the UEFA Champions League, he ranks second for the all-time Portuguese top goalscorers, scoring…

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