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Eusébio: the case for the GOAT

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    Eusébio: the case for the GOAT

    Forward · Portugal · Born 25 January 1942, Lourenço Marques (now Maputo), Mozambique · Died 2014 · Career 1957–1980

    Powerful, fast striker with a fierce right foot, nicknamed the Black Panther. Spent most of his career at Benfica and led Portugal at the 1966 World Cup.

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    Why Eusébio could be the GOAT

    Eusébio was Europe's most feared striker of the 1960s, scoring at a staggering rate for Benfica. His nine goals at the 1966 World Cup, including four in a comeback against North Korea, made him the first African-born global superstar.

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    Eusébio is #14 of 30 in the fan ranking, with a 3–4 head-to-head record from 82 Men's football votes. See the full Men's football GOAT ranking

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