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Eusébio da Silva Ferreira GCIH GCM ( European Portuguese: [ewˈzɛβju ðɐ ˈsilvɐ fɨˈʁɐjɾɐ]; 25 January 1942 – 5 January 2014), nicknamed the " Black Panther ", [3] the " Black Pearl " [4] or " O Rei " ("The King"), [5] [6] was a Portuguese footballer who played as a striker. He is considered one of the greatest players of all time ...
- 25 January 1942
- Eusébio da Silva Ferreira
- 5 January 2014 (aged 71)
A thrilling Portuguese forward known as the Black Panther, the great Eusebio's highlights and World Cup goals stand as some of the most exciting in the histo...
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Full name: Eusébio da Silva Ferreira Date of birth/Age: Jan 25, 1942 Place of birth: Maputo Date of death: 05.01.2014 (71) Height: 1,77 m Citizenship: Portugal. Mozambique Position: Attack - Centre-Forward Foot: right Current club: ---.
- Portugal
- January 25, 1942
- Maputo
Apr 26, 2024 · January 5, 2014, Lisbon, Portugal (aged 71) Eusébio (born January 25, 1942, Lourenço Marques, Portuguese East Africa [now Maputo, Mozambique]—died January 5, 2014, Lisbon, Portugal) was the greatest Portuguese football (soccer) player of all time. He was celebrated for his long runs through defenders and his deft scoring touch.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Eusébio was a legendary striker who played for Sporting, Benfica and other clubs in Portugal and the US. He won the 1962 European Cup, the Ballon d'Or in 1965 and the 1966 World Cup finalist. Learn about his early life, career, achievements and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
Eusébio (25 January 1942 – 5 January 2014) was a Portuguese football player. He played for Portugal national team and Benfica. He is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He was born in Mozambique.
Feb 13, 2017 · Former Portugal forward Eusébio, who has died aged 71, was one of the most prolific goalscorers in the history of football and won the trophies to match his talent at SL Benfica.
