The chatter never truly stops around a football club. Fans debate tactics, results, and endlessly, the players. But perhaps no argument burns brighter, or longer, than deciding who deserves a spot in the pantheon of club legends. Who were the absolute best? The ones who etched their names into history?
A major sports newspaper, Record, has taken on this monumental task. They are running a special series to pick the top ten players for four iconic Portuguese teams: Sporting, Benfica, FC Porto, and the national squad. This isn’t a quick poll. It’s a deep dive into football greatness that runs for twenty days, from July 18th to August 6th. Each day, two new names are revealed in the newspaper. For those who love collecting, the first print edition even came with a special hardcover to keep the series safe.
While the newspaper rolls out its selections, fans are getting their say online. For each of the four categories, the newspaper’s website lists twenty-five legendary names. These lists are arranged in the order the players appeared, making sure no player shows up more than once across all four votes. This means 100 football heroes are up for digital votes, challenging fans to make tough choices.
The time has come to honor the greats from FC Porto’s past. Below, you can cast your vote for the ten best players ever to wear the famous blue and white. You can also visit the newspaper’s website to choose your top ten for Sporting, Benfica, and the National Team. It’s a chance to settle some old debates, or maybe start some new ones.