Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, nicknamed the "Black Panther", the "Black Pearl" or "O Rei", was a Portuguese footballer who played as a striker. He is considered one of the greatest players of all time as well as Benfica's best player ever. He was known for his speed, technique, athleticism and right-footed shot, making him a prolific goalscorer, accumulating 733 goals in 745 matches.
Eusébio with Benfica in 1973
Eusébio during his time at Benfica. He is the club's record goalscorer, with 473 goals in 440 competitive matches.
Eusébio strikes against Real Madrid during the 1962 European Cup Final.
Eusébio celebrating Benfica's 1962 European Cup victory
Sport Lisboa e Benfica, commonly known as Benfica, is a professional football club based in Lisbon, Portugal, that competes in the Primeira Liga, the top flight of Portuguese football.
Benfica's first-team in 1905
Costa Pereira (right) holding Benfica's second European Cup after the final victory
Eusébio, winner of the 1965 Ballon d'Or
Celebration of the 2004–05 league title at the Estádio da Luz