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Who is the best number 7 in Portugal national team history?

By YPB Team

Iconic Selecção wingers and creators, from 1960s Benfica pioneers to record-breaking modern superstars. Cast your vote!

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo — ranked #11
    Cristiano Ronaldo
    Five-time Ballon d'Or winner, Portugal's all-time top scorer and Euro 2016/2019 Nations League champion.
  2. Luís Figo — ranked #22
    Luís Figo
    2000 Ballon d'Or winner and one of Portugal's golden-generation #7s, star of Barcelona and Real Madrid.
  3. Paulo Futre — ranked #33
    Paulo Futre
    1987 European Cup winner with Porto and 1987 Ballon d'Or runner-up, Portugal's iconic 80s star.
  4. Simão Sabrosa — ranked #44
    Simão Sabrosa
    Tricky winger for Benfica and Atlético Madrid, regular for Portugal in the 2000s.
  5. Nani — ranked #55
    Nani
    Manchester United and Euro 2016 winner, dynamic winger and Portugal mainstay.
  6. Ricardo Quaresma — ranked #66
    Ricardo Quaresma
    Trickster known for trivela strikes, key contributor to Portugal's Euro 2016 triumph.
  7. Bernardo Silva — ranked #77
    Bernardo Silva
    Manchester City star and 2019 Nations League winner, one of Portugal's modern creators.
  8. Rui Costa — ranked #88
    Rui Costa
    Elegant Fiorentina and AC Milan playmaker of Portugal's golden generation.
  9. João Félix — ranked #99
    João Félix
    Highly touted forward who has worn #7 for Portugal, starring for Atlético Madrid and Chelsea.
  10. Tiago Mendes — ranked #1010
    Tiago Mendes
    Dependable midfielder for Chelsea, Juventus and Atlético, who wore Portugal's #7 in the 2000s.
  11. José Augusto — ranked #1111
    José Augusto
    Benfica legend and star of Portugal's 1966 World Cup third-place finish, original #7.
  12. António Simões — ranked #1212
    António Simões
    Benfica winger and 1966 World Cup bronze medalist, key part of Portugal's Eusébio-era team.
  13. Pauleta — ranked #1313
    Pauleta
    Former Portugal all-time top scorer (until Cristiano Ronaldo) and PSG legend, sometimes worn #7.

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