History at UEFA Euro

These are the defending champions after a great tournament in the last Euro 2016. That was their first cup in this tournament and they have improved their game after that final victory against France. The team have had one of the best defenses in Europe for the last years and now they have also improved their offensive side, so Cristiano Ronaldo is not alone anymore. Portugal have been among the best 8 teams of this tournament since 1996 and this is a great mark. For this edition, the team finished second in Group B with the record of goals scored and the second-best team in goals conceded, just behind Ukraine by two goals.

Records & Rankings

Most caps: Cristiano Ronaldo – 164 Times
Most goals: Cristiano Ronaldo – 101 Goals
Largest win: 8-0 three times, the last one against Kuwait (19 November 2003)
The largest win at European Championship: 3-0 two times, the last one against Germany (Euro 2000)
Most consecutive games without a defeat: 19 games two times, the last one between 2009 and 2019
Most consecutive wins: 9 – All in 1966
Highest FIFA Ranking: 3rd

Ones to watch

Cristiano Ronaldo:

Without a doubt, he is the best player of the tournament and the record-breaker, not only in his national team but also in the Euro competition. Cristiano is currently the football player with more goals scored in the Euro and the only one who scored in five different editions. Hundreds of achievements, medals, trophies, championships and Ballon d’Or make him one of the best football players in the history.

Bernardo Silva:

An excellent midfielder with great goal capacities, who has been an excellent company for Cristiano. Silva had a successful career with Benfica (Portugal), Monaco (France), and he also won everything in England with his current club Manchester City. In the national team, he mostly moves on the offensive right line, joining Ronaldo and a third striker on the left, according to Fernando Santos’ scheme.

Képler Lima (Pepe):

He is one of the most experienced players in the Portuguese team with 112 caps since 2007. He plays as central defender and is a real concrete wall for his rivals. During his long career, he played for different football teams in Portugal and also in Turkey. But his biggest success was obtained after playing with Real Madrid for 10 years, obtaining several titles in the local league, cups, and Champions Leagues.

Now that you have reviewd all the teams, be attentive to Euro21 matches!