Luís Figo was one of the great wingers of his generation, a Portuguese playmaker whose dribbling, crossing and vision made him a match-winner. He built his reputation at Barcelona before a transfer to Real Madrid that ranks among the most controversial in the sport’s history.
Crowned the world’s finest player with the Ballon d’Or, he was central to Real Madrid’s galáctico era and a leader of Portugal’s golden generation. His close control and delivery from the right flank were of the highest order.
Elegant and combative in equal measure, he collected honours across two of Europe’s greatest clubs and remains one of Portugal’s most celebrated footballers.