Portuguese · Braga, Portugal · Born 5 July 1976Portuguese striker who became one of Portugal's greatest goalscorers, winning Euro 2000 Golden Boot and earning 79 caps with 29 international goals
Football at the highest level rewards technical mastery, physical conditioning and the mental fortitude to perform consistently across a long and unrelenting career. Career highlights included Euro 2000 Quarter-Final Goal vs England, 79 Portugal caps, 29 goals, Primeira Liga 2x. The true measure of a great football athlete is the ability to perform consistently over an extended period, and Nuno's career record demonstrates precisely that quality of sustained excellence. Nuno's contribution to football extends well beyond personal statistics to include the broader culture and development of the discipline at the highest level. Competing at the highest level in football over an extended period demands outstanding physical gifts and the mental resilience to overcome setbacks — something Nuno Gomes demonstrated consistently throughout. The dedication required to perform consistently in football at international level defined every aspect of Nuno Gomes's approach to the sport.
Golden Boot winner at Euro 2000
His Golden Goal against England at Euro 2000 is one of the most memorable moments in Portuguese football history.
Did You Know?How They Played
Clinical finisher with excellent positioning and aerial ability
Lasting Impact
One of Portugal's most prolific strikers and Euro 2000 top scorer
Career Honours
- Euro 2000 Quarter-Final Goal vs England
- 79 Portugal caps, 29 goals
- Primeira Liga 2x
- Euro 2000 Golden Boot
- Primeira Liga 2005
- Primeira Liga 2010
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boavista | 1997–2000 | 75 | 22 | #10 |
| Benfica | 2002–2009 | 183 | 118 | — |
| Fiorentina | 2000–2002 | 45 | 12 | — |
| Penafiel | 1995–1997 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Blackburn Rovers | 2009–2011 | 35 | 6 | — |
 Portugal | — | 79 | 29 | — |
Portuguese Athletes