Every football club has its heroes. For teams like Benfica, built on a rich tapestry of victories and unforgettable moments, picking the best players ever feels like an impossible task. Fans endlessly debate who truly shaped the club’s soul. Now, a major sports newspaper, Record, is inviting everyone to join the conversation, turning a timeless pub chat into a nationwide vote.
The newspaper has kicked off a special project. They are highlighting the all-time top 10 players for four football giants: Benfica, Sporting, FC Porto, and the National Team. This big feature will run for twenty days, starting on July 18th and wrapping up on August 6th. Each day, the printed newspaper will reveal two more legendary names. If you’re a collector, the first day’s edition even came with a special hard cover to keep the whole series together.
But the debate isn’t just for the print pages. Online, Record is giving fans an even bigger platform. They’ve listed 25 possible greats for each of the four categories. That’s a massive 100 legendary names in total for readers to consider. The lists are put together in the order the players appeared, and here’s a neat trick: no player appears on more than one list, even if they played for different clubs or the national team. This means you can truly pick distinct legends for each category.
So, for fans ready to weigh in, the chance to pick your ultimate Benfica XI is here. You can also cast your votes for Sporting’s finest, FC Porto’s greats, and the best to ever wear the national team jersey. It’s a chance to put your choices on the record, defining who truly stands tall in the annals of football history.