PORTUGAL LEGEND
Nuno Gomes
Attack
Portugal
Nuno Gomes about playing in the Legends Charity Game
"Being called up to represent Portugal has always carried a deep sense of responsibility and national pride — and that feeling is no different ahead of the upcoming Legends Charity Match. Supporting those less fortunate has long been a personal priority, whether through charity games or work behind the scenes. To now contribute on the pitch to incredible causes like UNICEF, the Ukrainian Red Cross Society, SOS Children’s Villages, and two amazing Portuguese charities is a true honour — and a responsibility I’ll proudly carry with me into the game."
About
Nuno Miguel Soares Pereira Ribeiro, known as Nuno Gomes, made regular appearances for the Portuguese National Team throughout the 2000s, achieving a Team of the Tournament spot after scoring four goals at UEFA Euro 2000, in addition to being part of the team that finished runners-up at UEFA Euro 2004.
A great goalscorer and provider for club and country, Nuno Gomes is a club icon for Benfica, achieving almost 400 appearances and more than 160 goals during 12 seasons at the club. His club career also included time at Boavista, Fiorentina, Braga and Blackburn Rovers.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
International Level
UEFA European Championship runner-up: 2004
Club Level
Boavista
Taça de Portugal: 1996 - 1997
Fiorentina
Coppa Italia: 2000 - 2001
Benfica
Primeira Liga: 2004 - 2005, 2009 - 2010
Taça de Portugal: 2003 - 2004
Taça da Liga: 2008 - 2009, 2009 - 2010, 2010 - 2011
Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2005
Personal Honours
Primeira Liga Player of the Year: 1998 - 1999, 1999 - 2000
SJPF Player of the Month: September 2005, October 2005
UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 2000
Medal of Merit, Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa (House of Braganza)
INTERNATIONAL CAREER
Portugal (1996 - 2011)
79 apps, 29 goals
CLUB HISTORY
Boavista (1994 - 1997) 97 apps, 31 goals
Benfica (1997 - 2000) 124 apps, 76 goals
Fiorentina (2000 - 2002) 64 apps, 20 goals
Benfica (2002 - 2011) 275 apps, 90 goals
Braga (2011 - 2012) 29 apps, 6 goals
Blackburn Rovers (2012 - 2013) 20 apps, 4 goals