Best 15Portugalof the 2010s

Portugal's defining player and captain, reaching his individual peak during the decade. He scored at all three World Cups, including a hat-trick against Spain in 2018, and led Portugal to the Euro 2016 title.

An elite, aggressive central defender who was fundamental to Portugal throughout the decade. He appeared at all three World Cups and was one of the country's best performers during the Euro 2016 triumph.

One of Portugal's most technically accomplished players of the late 2010s and a world-class creator at club level. He represented Portugal at the 2018 World Cup and starred in the 2019 Nations League triumph.

Portugal's primary midfield organizer for much of the decade, renowned for his intelligence, technique and passing. He appeared at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups and helped win Euro 2016.

A dynamic winger and major attacking figure for Portugal in the first two-thirds of the decade. He played at the 2014 World Cup and was exceptionally important during Portugal's victorious Euro 2016 campaign.

A powerful and composed holding midfielder who became a fixture in Portugal's midfield. He was selected for the 2014 and 2018 World Cups and started during the successful Euro 2016 campaign.

Still an outstanding reader of the game at the beginning of the decade, starting for Portugal at the 2010 World Cup. He later returned to international football and contributed valuable experience to the Euro 2016 champions.

Portugal's first-choice goalkeeper for most of the decade. He started at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups and produced decisive saves during Portugal's Euro 2016 title run.

A dominant aerial defender with leadership, strength and set-piece ability. He was the only Portugal outfield player besides Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe selected for all three World Cups of the decade.

An energetic and technically gifted left-back who impressed at the 2010 World Cup and remained a key starter in 2014. At his peak he was considered among Europe's leading attacking full-backs.

A uniquely skilled winger noted for his crossing and trademark outside-of-the-foot technique. He finally appeared at a World Cup in 2018 and scored a memorable goal against Iran.

A versatile, hard-working midfielder and important starter during the first half of the decade. He played at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups, scoring against North Korea in 2010.

A reliable and physically strong central defender who became increasingly important in the second half of the decade. He helped Portugal win Euro 2016 and started all four of their matches at the 2018 World Cup.

Although near the end of his career, Deco remained Portugal's most accomplished creative midfielder entering the 2010 World Cup. His technique, vision and international pedigree justify his inclusion for the early decade.

Portugal's principal right-back around their Euro 2016 victory and the 2018 World Cup. His mobility, defensive work and crossing provided balance on the right side.