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# Centre-back: Pepe
Portugal and former Real Madrid defender Pepe is infamous for being the 'bad boy' of football due to his on-the-field antics. Nevertheless, his warrior-like attitude and body-on-the-line style of defending is something that is rarely seen in the modern game.
The 38-year-old rose to prominence during his time with Real Madrid. Along with Sergio Ramos, Pepe formed one of the most feared defensive partnerships in the game. The Brazilian-born defender started playing for Portugal in 2007 and has made 114 appearances.
Pepe soon became a key member of Portugal, representing the team at three Euros and as many World Cups. The Porto star was one of Portugal's standout players in their Euro 2016 triumph. Despite being 38, Pepe is set to play a key role for Portugal at Euro 2020, which could be his last appearance at a major tournament.
# Defender - Fabio Coentrao
Despite not making a massive impact for Portugal in international competitions, Fabio Coentrao is one of the finest full-backs Portugal have ever produced. He made 52 appearances for his country, representing Portugal at two World Cups and one European Championship.
Coentrao caught the attention of a number of Europe's top clubs during his time with Benfica. He won a league title and two domestic Cups before earning himself a €30 million move to Real Madrid in 2011. While at Madrid, Coentrao faced competition for the left-back slot from Marcelo.
During his time at Los Blancos, Coentrao won two league titles, two Champions Leagues and a Copa del Rey. Coentrao announced his retirement from the game last year.
# Midfielder - Deco
Former Porto and Barcelona legend Deco is one of the most gifted players to represent Portugal. Originally from Brazil, he qualified to play for Portugal after six years of residency in the country.
Deco made 75 appearances for Portugal during a span of seven years. The attacking midfielder played a pivotal role in his team's run to the Euro 2004 final and the semi-finals of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
At club level, Deco made a name for himself during his time with Porto. He won three Primeira Liga titles and a Champions League in five seasons with the Portuguese giants. He was named the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year and UEFA Best Midfielder in Porto's 2003-04 Champions League-winning season.
Deco then moved to Barcelona in 2005, where he developed into one of the best midfielders in the game. He won two La Liga titles and a Champions League during his four seasons in Spain.
# Midfielder - Rui Costa
Rui Costa was widely regarded as one of the finest attacking midfielders in the game during his playing days. Costa was a key player for Portugal in the country's 'golden period', helping them reach the quarter-finals of Euro 1996, semi-final of Euro 2000 and final of Euro 2004.
Rui Costa's style of play influenced a lot of young Portuguese players. He made 94 appearances for his country and contributed 26 goals. Costa won a Primeira Liga title during his time with Benfica. He also won a Serie A and three Copa Italia titles during his stint with Fiorentina and AC Milan.
# Midfielder - Ricardo Quaresma
Ricardo Quaresma is one of the most naturally gifted players Portugal have ever produced. Once thought to be on the same level as Cristiano Ronaldo, Quaresma never quite lived up to his hype, though.
The former Porto star is a surprise inclusion in this list due to the impact he had had in Portugal colours over the years. Quaresma made 80 appearances for his national side and scored several key goals at major tournaments.
Quaresma scored a 117th-minute extra-time winner against Croatia in the Round of 16 at Euro 2016 and also netted the winning penalty in the quarter-final shootout against Poland.
The enigmatic winger is widely renowned for his inconsistency and off-field antics, but his contribution to the Portugal national team can never be understated.
# Midfielder - Luis Figo
Luis Figo is widely considered to be one of the best midfielders of all time. The Portugal winger played for some of the biggest clubs in the game like Inter Milan, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Sporting Lison.
Figo is one of the few players to leave Barcelona and join their arch-rivals Real Madrid. Madrid spent a then-world-record fee of €62 million to sign Figo from Barcelona in 2000.
Luis Figo was Portugal's talisman during the 1990s and early 2000s, before the emergence of Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Real Madrid star made 127 appearances for his country. He is the second-most capped player for Portugal, scoring 32 goals and assisting 23.
Figo captained Portugal to the Euro 2004 final and the semi-final of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. In club football, he won four league titles during his time in Spain with Barcelona and Real Madrid, a Champions League and two UEFA Super Cups.
The midfielder won the Ballon d'Or award in 2000 and was named the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2001. He is also a six-time winner of the Portugal Footballer of the Year award.
