Portuguese records in other countries (football)

In the past only few Portuguese players were in other countries, but in the last two decades this story started to change, and now the their spread around the world's top leagues, leaving the Portuguese mark in the foreign football. In the present everyone knows Portuguese players like Luis Figo (FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, F.C. Internazionale Milano), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Rui Costa (Fiorentina, AC Milan), Deco (FC Barcelona, Chelsea FC) or Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea FC) by their great careers in foreign clubs.

Goalscorers

Most goals in a season in all competitions

Competitive, professional matches only. European top leagues only.

Most goals in a club

Competitive, professional matches only. Players in bold are still ACTIVE.

Most goals in a domestic league

European top leagues only. Players in bold are still active.

Most top scorer titles in a country

European top leagues only.

Highest transfer fees

Transfers only between European clubs (between a Portuguese club and a foreign club, or only between foreign clubs).

Honours

Team honours (titles)

Titles earned in foreign teams only.

• More domestic league titles in a club: Luis Figo (Internazionale) - 4 titles.
• More domestic league titles: Luis Figo (FC Barcelona / Real Madrid / Internazionale) - 8 titles.
• More titles in a club: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) - 9 titles.
• More UEFA Champions League titles: Paulo Sousa (Juventus / Borussia Dortmund) - 2 titles.

Individual honours

Awards earned in foreign teams only.

FIFA World Player of the Year

Ballon d'Or