Eusebio - The Black Panther

Just because the soccer season is almost starting, and also because it's my favorite sport, I would like to show you all an individual that is the best  Portuguese soccer player of all times. Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, aka The Black Panther.

 

Nicknamed "The Black Panther", or "The Black Pearl", Eusébio scored 727 goals in 715 games. He is also known for his speed and his powerful, accurate right-footed strike. He is considered Benfica's and Portugal's most renowned player and the first world-class African striker. He was elected the 9th best footballer of the 20th century in a poll by the IFFHS. Pelé named Eusébio as one of the 125 best living footballers in his 2004 FIFA 100 list. In November 2003, to celebrate UEFA's Jubilee, he was selected as the Golden Player of Portugal by the Portuguese Football Federation as their most outstanding player of the past 50 years.

 

 

 

There's an interesting story behind his signing. When he arrived at the Aeroport, he was 'stolen' by some people connected to Sporting, the eternal rival. But he choose Benfica, and I thank him for that. Obrigado Eusebio!!!