FIFA World Cup: 5 Greatest Golden Boot Winners of All Time

#4 Eusebio (Portugal): 9 goals in 1966

Eusebio - The Black Panther

Although Portugal won Euro 2016, they have never really had luck in international tournaments. However, it was 1966 when the Iberian side had their best ever finish in a World Cup when they finished third.

And it was all thanks to one man - Eusebio. The original Black Panther with a hammer for a right foot.

What makes his achievement so exceptional is that he only scored three goals in the group stages. He did not score in the opener against Hungary when Portugal won 3-1. He managed to score once in the 3-0 win over Bulgaria and then grabbed a memorable brace in the 3-1 win over Brazil.

The quarter-final was where he exploded into life. The game against North Korea was where he truly made his mark in the World Cup. Despite scoring twice in the first half, it was the Koreans who led 3-2 at the break.

Eusebio then managed to score two more goals as Portugal eventually qualified for the semi-final with a 5-3 win. No other match in the tournament had seen so many goals.

"Without doubt, Eusebio was one of the finest players I ever had the privilege to play against." - Sir Bobby Charlton

Although he did score in the semi-final against England, it was the Three Lions that eventually ended Portugal's hopes with a 2-1 win. Nevertheless, Eusebio walked away with the Golden Boot for his 9 goals - 3 goals ahead of the next contender Helmut Haller (West Germany) who had reached the final.

"In my opinion, Eusebio will always be the greatest player of all time." - Alfredo Di Stefano