Eusébio
Eusebio da Silva Ferreira
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Eusébio was a forward from Portugal, born on 25 January 1942 in Maputo. Clubs included C.D. Maxaquene, Benfica, Club de Fútbol Monterrey, Boston Minutemen and Toronto Blizzard, among 9 in total. Eusébio won 64 caps for Portugal, scoring 41 goals (1961-1973). Eusébio died on 5 January 2014, aged 71.
Born
25 January 1942
Died
5 January 2014 (71)
Birthplace
Maputo
Country
Portugal
Position
Forward
Height
175 cm
Club career
- 1957-1960C.D. Maxaquene42 apps · 77 goals
- 1960-1975Benfica301 apps · 317 goals
- 1975Club de Fútbol Monterrey10 apps · 1 goal
- 1975Boston Minutemen7 apps · 2 goals
- 1975-1976Toronto Blizzard21 apps · 16 goals
- 1976S.C. Beira-Mar12 apps · 3 goals
- 1976-1977Las Vegas Quicksilvers17 apps · 2 goals
- 1977-1978U.F.C.I. Tomar12 apps · 3 goals
- 1978-1979New Jersey Americans9 apps · 2 goals
International career
- 1961-1973Portugal64 caps · 41 goals
Honours
- UEFA President's Award2009
- Ballon d'Or