The 10 greatest strikers of all time

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#6 Eusebio

Eusebio

Statistics in football are often overrated, but 621 goals in 637 appearances, makes the Portuguese black panther Eusebio one of the greatest goalscorers of all time. For many, including the great Pele, Eusebio was the undisputed king of football. That he had a god given talent, was clear to everyone who was fortunate enough to watch him play.

Blessed with an athletic physique and an incredible eye for goal, Eusebio is best remembered for his time with Benfica, where he won a European cup and 11 Premiere Ligas. In 440 matches for the Portuguese giants, he scored an incredible 473 times and he is still considered by many to be the greatest Portuguese footballer of all time.

Eusebio won various personal accolades in those years, winning the Ballon d’Or in 1965 and coming second the following year where he lost to Bobby Charlton by a single vote. In 1968, he was awarded the Golden Boot for most number of goals in Europe, and achieved that feat again five years later.

The black panther is definitely one of the greatest strikers to ever play the beautiful game.

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