Team sheet · 1980s
Best 15Portugalof the 1980s
Looking for the best 15 Portugal players of the 1980s? This ranked list covers the top 15 footballers from the Beat The Invincible World Cup–era draft catalog, ordered by overall rating with positions, attributes, and scouting notes. #1 is Paulo Futre, followed by Fernando Gomes, while Frederico Rosa closes the sheet at #15.
These ratings and rankings come from the Beat The Invincible game catalog — they are not an official FIFA, federation, or media ranking.
Shape 4-3-3Avg 85.3Squad 15
Best 15 Portugal players ranked
Portugal 1980s footballers ordered 1–15 by overall rating — not grouped by position.
LWWC 1986
Paulo Futre
OVR
92
Pace94Shot85Pass87Drib95Def32Phys70Portugal's outstanding talent of the late 1980s, a 1986 starter who became a European Cup winner and finished second in the 1987 Ballon d'Or.
STWC 1986
Fernando Gomes
OVR
90
Pace78Shot93Pass76Drib80Def42Phys81A prolific centre-forward, two-time European Golden Shoe winner and Portugal's starting striker at the 1986 World Cup.
RBWC 1986
João Pinto
OVR
88
Pace86Shot64Pass80Drib81Def84Phys82An elite attacking right-back, undisputed 1986 starter and a foundational figure for Porto and Portugal throughout the decade.
GKWC 1986
Manuel Bento
OVR
87
Pace55Shot20Pass60Drib44Def36Phys79Portugal's first-choice goalkeeper and captain at the 1986 World Cup, renowned for his reflexes, bravery and leadership.
CMWC 1986
Carlos Manuel
OVR
86
Pace79Shot84Pass86Drib83Def76Phys80Portugal's influential midfield leader at the 1986 World Cup, combining creativity, powerful shooting and decisive international performances.
Try the game
Seen enough of Portugal 1980s? Draft your XI and try to beat The Invincible.
Beat The InvincibleCMWC 1986
António Sousa
OVR
85
Pace77Shot79Pass87Drib84Def66Phys72A cultured playmaker and regular 1986 starter, distinguished by his vision, technique and set-piece delivery.
RWWC 1986
Diamantino Miranda
OVR
84
Pace84Shot80Pass82Drib87Def45Phys70A skilful and versatile attacker who started all three of Portugal's matches at the 1986 World Cup.
CDMWC 1986
André
OVR
84
Pace74Shot66Pass81Drib77Def83Phys85A combative, tactically disciplined holding midfielder who appeared in 1986 and became central to Porto's European success.
LBWC 1986
Álvaro Magalhães
OVR
84
Pace84Shot66Pass78Drib80Def79Phys80Portugal's starting left-back in 1986, valued for his pace, tenacity and ability to support attacks.
CMWC 1986
Jaime Pacheco
OVR
84
Pace76Shot70Pass82Drib78Def79Phys84A tireless and aggressive central midfielder who started Portugal's opening matches at Mexico 1986.
CAMWC 1986
António Oliveira
OVR
84
Pace73Shot79Pass86Drib85Def55Phys75A gifted and experienced creative midfielder whose technique and tactical intelligence added depth and leadership to the 1986 squad.
STWC 1986
Rui Águas
OVR
83
Pace80Shot85Pass70Drib78Def39Phys82A strong penalty-area striker who appeared at Mexico 1986 and developed into one of Portugal's leading domestic scorers late in the decade.
LBWC 1986
Augusto Inácio
OVR
83
Pace78Shot60Pass77Drib76Def80Phys80A technically reliable and tactically intelligent defender who was part of Portugal's 1986 squad and Porto's successful late-1980s side.
GKWC 1986
Vítor Damas
OVR
83
Pace52Shot18Pass57Drib41Def35Phys75A historically important Portuguese goalkeeper who brought vast experience to the 1986 squad and started against Morocco after Bento's injury.
CBWC 1986
Frederico Rosa
OVR
82
Pace72Shot50Pass70Drib67Def82Phys83A dependable starting centre-back at Mexico 1986 who combined positional discipline with strength in defensive duels.
Best 15 Portugal 1980s FAQ
Who is No. 1 among the best 15 Portugal players of the 1980s?
Paulo Futre ranks first on this Portugal 1980s best 15 as a LW with 92 overall.
Who is in the best 15 of Portugal in the 1980s?
The best 15 Portugal footballers of the 1980s on this sheet are: Paulo Futre, Fernando Gomes, João Pinto, Manuel Bento, Carlos Manuel, António Sousa, Diamantino Miranda, André, Álvaro Magalhães, Jaime Pacheco, António Oliveira, Rui Águas, Augusto Inácio, Vítor Damas, Frederico Rosa.
How is the Portugal 1980s best 15 ranked?
Players are ranked by overall rating in the Beat The Invincible catalog for Portugal in the 1980s, with positions and scouting notes for each selection. It is a game ranking for drafting — not an official federation list.
Can I draft Portugal 1980s players in Beat The Invincible?
Yes. In Beat The Invincible you draft legends from country × era packs — including Portugal in the 1980s — then pick a formation and try to beat The Invincible.