For opposition teams at the upcoming European Championship, the list of Portugal’s best footballers makes formidable reading. Magnificent performances throughout 2020/21 and the conquering of silverware and awards in major leagues during the season suggests the Seleção is in good shape to defend its crown this summer.
Football has always been by far the biggest sport in Portugal. The fact it dominates all others in terms of popularity, players and investment and its huge social and cultural weight in the nation helps explain why this small country has been able to produce many of the best and most famous football players across the world. The Euro 2016 victory further solidified football’s place as a sport with an enormous “feel-good” factor among the country’s general population.
The positive vibes associated with the national team in particular is reflected in the fact that the year’s biggest football event will feature several Portuguese players who are currently among the most talked about and most successful individuals in the game.