Benfica, Portugal’s most-supported club, conquered Europe in the 1960s and have produced icons ever since. These are the ten greatest to wear the red of the Eagles.

1. 1

   Eusébio

   Benfica · Portugal

   The Black Panther, a Ballon d’Or winner and the greatest player in the club’s history.

2. 2

   Mário Coluna

   Benfica · Portugal

   The commanding captain of the two-time European champions of the 1960s.

3. 3

   José Águas

   Benfica · Portugal

   A prolific striker and European Cup winner who led the line of the great side.

4. 4

   Nené

   Benfica · Portugal

   A one-club legend and one of the record scorers and appearance-makers in the club’s history.

5. 5

   Rui Costa

   Benfica · Portugal

   A homegrown playmaker of silk and vision who returned to lead the club.

6. 6

   António Simões

   Benfica · Portugal

   A gifted winger and European champion of the golden 1960s team.

7. 7

   Humberto Coelho

   Benfica · Portugal

   A commanding central defender and one of the club’s most decorated players.

8. 8

   Jonas

   Benfica · Brazil

   A prolific, beloved striker and a serial title winner of the modern era.

9. 9

   Óscar Cardozo

   Benfica · Paraguay

   A towering, deadly finisher who plundered goals across a trophy-laden spell.

10. 10

    Pablo Aimar

    Benfica · Argentina

    An elegant playmaker adored by supporters during his years in Lisbon.

A LeaguePaper editorial ranking — opinion, offered for argument.