Eusébio

Eusébio was a Portuguese striker born in Mozambique, admired for his speed, strength and powerful shots. He became a legend at Benfica, with whom he won the European Champions Cup in 1962. He received the Ballon d'Or in 1965, and at the 1966 World Cup he was the competition's top scorer and helped Portugal finish third. Nicknamed the "Black Panther", he combined physical qualities with technique and an extraordinary scoring instinct.

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