The transfer that changed football — moved from Barcelona to Real Madrid in 2000 for a world record fee, provoking riots and a pig's head thrown onto the pitch at the Camp Nou. Won the Ballon d'Or in 2000 and FIFA World Player of the Year in 2001. His crossing, dribbling and vision made him the finest right winger of his era and Portugal's most important player before Cristiano Ronaldo.
Football at the highest level rewards technical mastery, physical conditioning and the mental fortitude to perform consistently across a long and unrelenting career. Career highlights included Or 2000, La Liga 2x (Barcelona), 1x (Real Madrid), Champions League 2002. The dedication required to reach elite level in football and sustain that performance over many seasons is rarely appreciated, yet Luís's career record speaks precisely to that kind of exceptional commitment. Luís's contribution to football extends well beyond personal statistics to include the broader culture and development of the discipline at the highest level. Luís Figo's achievements in football were built on technical discipline, physical preparation and competitive commitment that allowed performance to be maintained at the very top across multiple seasons. The dedication required to perform consistently in football at international level defined every aspect of Luís Figo's approach to the sport.
Or 2000
Career Honours
- Or 2000
- La Liga 2x (Barcelona), 1x (Real Madrid)
- Champions League 2002
- 127 Portugal caps