The Black Panther — Portugal's first global football superstar, top scorer at the 1966 World Cup and Ballon d'Or winner.
Eusébio da Silva Ferreira is one of the most celebrated footballers in European history. In 15 seasons at Benfica he scored an extraordinary 638 goals in 614 matches. He won the European Cup with Benfica in 1962 and the Ballon d'Or in 1965. At the 1966 World Cup he was the tournament's leading scorer with nine goals, guiding Portugal to a third-place finish. His pace and power made him virtually unstoppable.
He scored 638 goals in 614 games for Benfica — one of the greatest goal-scoring records in European football history.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1965
- European Cup 1962 (Benfica)
- Primeira Liga 11x
- 1966 World Cup Golden Boot