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Football Biography

Nuno Gomes

Portuguese · Born 1976

PortugalBenficaGolden Goal
Centre Forward
79
caps
29
goals

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Portugal's record-scoring striker at major tournaments — a powerful and technically accomplished forward who scored the goal that knocked England out of Euro 2000.

Nuno Gomes was one of the most dangerous strikers in European football around the turn of the millennium. His Golden Goal against England in the Euro 2000 quarter-final ended England's tournament and confirmed his status as a big-game player. He scored 29 goals in 79 appearances for Portugal and was one of the most prolific forwards in Primeira Liga history.

His Golden Goal against England at Euro 2000 is one of the most memorable moments in Portuguese football history.

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Career Honours

  • Euro 2000 Quarter-Final Goal vs England
  • 79 Portugal caps, 29 goals
  • Primeira Liga 2x