Portuguese · Braga, Portugal · Born 5 July 1976Portuguese striker who became one of Portugal's greatest goalscorers, winning Euro 2000 Golden Boot and earning 79 caps with 29 international goals
Nuno Gomes won the Golden Boot at Euro 2000 and scored a memorable quarter-final goal against England at that tournament, part of a Portugal career that yielded 29 goals in 79 caps. He won two Primeira Liga titles with Benfica across two spells at the club either side of stints in Italy, and remains one of the most celebrated forwards in Portuguese football history. A powerful and direct forward, he was a mainstay of the golden generation of Portuguese players that reached major tournament finals either side of the millennium.
Golden Boot winner at Euro 2000
His Golden Goal against England at Euro 2000 is one of the most memorable moments in Portuguese football history.
Did You Know?How They Played
Clinical finisher with excellent positioning and aerial ability
Lasting Impact
One of Portugal's most prolific strikers and Euro 2000 top scorer
Career Honours
- Euro 2000 Quarter-Final Goal vs England
- 79 Portugal caps, 29 goals
- Primeira Liga 2x
- Euro 2000 Golden Boot
- Primeira Liga 2005
- Primeira Liga 2010
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boavista | 1997–2000 | 75 | 22 | #10 |
| Benfica | 2002–2009 | 183 | 118 | — |
| Fiorentina | 2000–2002 | 45 | 12 | — |
| Penafiel | 1995–1997 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Blackburn Rovers | 2009–2011 | 35 | 6 | — |
 Portugal | — | 79 | 29 | — |
Portuguese Athletes