10 Footballers with most individual awards in world football

Ex Barcelona and Brazil star Ronaldinho
Ex Barcelona and Brazil star Ronaldinho

#8 Eusebio (Portugal) - 3 awards

Eusebio poses with his Golden Boot alongside Gerd Muller
Eusebio poses with his Golden Boot alongside Gerd Muller

In at eight is Eusebio, also known as Black Panther. With 733 goals in 745 matches, the Black Panther has etched his name in history. He was known for his speed, technique, athleticism and his ferocious right-footed shot, making him a prolific goalscorer. With 473 goals in 430 appearances, he is SL Benfica's all-time scorer.

In 1965, he became the first African-born player to win the Ballon d'Or. He won the inaugural European Golden Boot in 1968. One more would follow in 1973, thus tying him with Ronaldinho and Gerd Muller with three individual awards.

He enjoyed great success with SL Benfica, thus winning 11 Primera Liga titles and the European Cup in 1961-62 season. His 41 goals in 64 international appearances make him Portugal's second-highest goalscorer.

Award Details

Ballon d'Or: 1965

European Golden Boot (2): 1967-68, 1972-73

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Edited by Sudeshna Banerjee
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