The former Benfica striker scored 733 times in 745 professional games and was top goalscorer at the 1966 World Cup.
Chelsea's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho said of Eusebio: "I think he is immortal."
Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton said Eusebio was "one of the finest players I ever had the privilege to play against".
Born: 25/01/42 in Mozambique.
Early career: Started with Sporting Lourenco-Marques, a nursery club of Sporting Lisbon, but was signed by Benfica for £7,500 at the age of 19.
Benfica: Helped side beat Real Madrid 5-3 in the European Cup final in 1962. Won 10 league championships and five cups in his 15 years at Benfica.
Portugal: Scored 41 goals in 64 internationals.
Starring roles: Named European Footballer of the Year in 1965 and top scorer at the 1966 World Cup with nine goals.
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