Identity & Heritage
Tactical DNA
Wing craftTechnical forwardsCounter quality
Major honours
Euro 2016 · Nations League 2019
Eras
1950s -> 2010s
Peak: 2000s
Peak: 2000s
Coaching School
Leading voices from Portugal's football culture.
Tactical Lineup
Classic
Control
Historical
Expressive
Squad profile
Legends at a glance
Squad dimensions, contextual profiles and specialist peaks, followed by international records.
Squad Dimensions
The leading player in each core attribute family.
Physical Peak
88 PHY
Technical Mastery
90 TEC
Mental Edge
90 MEN
Tactical Intelligence
87 TAC
Contextual Profiles
Distinctive profiles shaped by combinations of attributes and roles.
Big-Game Profile
90 MNT
Ball Hunter
87 HUNT
Transition Threat
92 TRN
Tactical Chameleon
4 ROLES
Skill Specialists
Five direct leaders for instantly readable specialist skills.
Fastest
92 SPD
Strongest
90 STR
Best Shooter
95 SHT
Best Passer
94 PAS
Best Header
96 HDR
Most Caps
Top 3
All-Time Top Scorer
Top 3
Best Goal Ratio
Top 3
Minimum 20 caps
Physical Profile
177cm
Squad average height
GK181 cm
DEF178 cm
MID176 cm
ATT177 cm
Squad range 164–188 cm
Complete squad
3 GK 8 DEF 8 MID 7 ATT
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