Eusébio

Portugal · Striker (Second striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1961-1968

Explosive Black Panther with blistering pace and a cannonball shot

Nicknames Pantera Negra, Pérola Negra, O Rei

82.2OVR#59 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“For me Eusébio will always be the best player of all time.”
— Alfredo Di Stéfano, Real Madrid legend · 2014 · source

Category averages

  • Speed91.7
  • Shooting86.8
  • Passing76.1
  • Ball Control85.8
  • Movement78.8
  • Football IQ79.2
  • Defending Skill33.3
  • Physical82.9
  • Mental80.2
  • Career83.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Shot Power97
  2. Loyalty96
  3. Top Speed95
  4. Long Shots95
  5. Acceleration94
  6. Finishing94
  7. Big-Game Temperament93
  8. Top Speed with Ball92
  9. Knock-on & Run92
  10. Attacking Positioning92

All 64 attributes

Speed 91.7

  • Top Speed95
  • Acceleration94
  • Dribbling Speed89
  • Top Speed with Ball92
  • Knock-on & Run92
  • Change of Pace88

Shooting 86.8

  • Finishing94
  • Shot Power97
  • Long Shots95
  • Volleys88
  • Curve82
  • Penalties90
  • Heading82
  • Direct Free Kicks86
  • Shooting Creativity80
  • Acrobatics74

Passing 76.1

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing75
  • Through Balls78
  • Crossing72
  • Link-up Play82
  • Vision82
  • Set-Piece Delivery62

Ball Control 85.8

  • Dribbling90
  • Possession87
  • First Touch88
  • Skills & Tricks85
  • Weak Foot80
  • Press Resistance85

Movement 78.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind90
  • Attacking Positioning92
  • Anticipation87
  • Recovery Runs45

Football IQ 79.2

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity75

Defending Skill 33.3

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions35
  • Standing Tackle40
  • Sliding Tackle30
  • Offside Trap25

Physical 82.9

  • Strength82
  • Stamina82
  • Agility90
  • Balance88
  • Recovery86
  • Reactions90
  • Hold-up Play78
  • Aerial Duels78
  • Aggression72

Mental 80.2

  • Big-Game Temperament93
  • Leadership78
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration80
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline70

Career 83.8

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity85
  • Achievements84
  • Durability62
  • Loyalty96

Profile

Born
25 January 1942
Height
175 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1957–1979
Prime
1961-1968

Club career

  • 1957–1960 CD Maxaquene
  • 1960–1975 Benfica
  • 1975–1975 Boston Minutemen
  • 1975–1976 Monterrey
  • 1976–1976 Toronto Metros-Croatia
  • 1976–1977 Beira-Mar
  • 1977–1977 Las Vegas Quicksilvers
  • 1977–1978 União de Tomar
  • 1978–1979 New Jersey Americans

Honours

Ballon d'Or 1

1965

European Cup / Champions League 1

1962 Benfica

League title · Primeira Liga Benfica 11

1960–61, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1974–75

Taça de Portugal 5

1961–62, 1963–64, 1968–69, 1969–70, 1971–72

World Cup Golden Boot 1

1966

European Golden Shoe 2

1967–68, 1972–73

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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