Who Is Eusébio? Age, Biography and Wiki
Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, better known as Eusébio, was born on January 25, 1942, in Lourenço Marques (now Maputo), Mozambique. Renowned as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Eusébio passed away on January 5, 2014, but his legacy continues to inspire generations of athletes and football fans around the world. He was an iconic forward for the Portuguese national team and spent the majority of his club career at SL Benfica, where he became the club's all-time top scorer.
| Occupation | Soccer Players |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 25, 1942 |
| Age | 71 Years |
| Birth Place | Lourenço Marques, Portuguese Mozambique |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | Mozambique |
| Date of death | 5 January, 2014 |
| Died Place | Lisbon, Portugal |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
Eusébio stood at a height of approximately 1.80 meters (5 feet 11 inches) and weighed around 79 kg (174 lbs) during his prime playing days. Known for his incredible speed and agility on the field, he was recognized for his powerful shots and dribbling skills, making him a formidable opponent.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Though Eusébio was primarily known for his football career, he was also a devoted family man. He married his wife, Flora, and they had six children together. Despite his fame, he maintained a certain level of privacy regarding his family life, and details about any past relationships or dating history outside of his marriage remain scarce.
His parents were Laurindo António da Silva Ferreira, a white railroad worker from Malanje, Portuguese Angola, and his wife Elisa Anissabeni, a black Mozambican woman. He was the fourth child of his parents, out of five children they had (Jaime, Alberto, Adelino, Eusébio and Lucília).
Elisa Anissabeni later had another three children from a second marriage (Gilberto, Inocência and Fernando). Growing up in an extremely poor neighbourhood, he used to skip school classes to play barefoot football with his friends on improvised pitches and using improvised footballs.
His father also played football in his youth and supported Lisbon's SL Benfica and its affiliate team in Portuguese Mozambique, Grupo Desportivo de Lourenço Marques. He died from tetanus when Eusébio was eight years old in 1950, so the widowed Elisa almost exclusively raised young Eusébio alone.
Absorbed by football from an early age, Eusébio studied until the 4th grade (concluded through a final exam when he was already in mainland Portugal), the only among his brothers and sisters without post-primary education. Three of his siblings became engineers.
Net Worth and Salary
Eusébio's estimated net worth at the time of his passing was reported to be around $70 million. His earnings came not only from his illustrious football career but also lucrative endorsements and business ventures. In the years following his retirement, Eusébio continued to be involved in the sport through promotional activities and appearing at various football events.
Career, Business and Investments
Eusébio's professional career began in 1958 when he joined SL Benfica. Over the course of 15 years, he helped the club secure 11 Primeira Liga titles and a European Cup title in 1962. He was the top scorer of the league multiple times and won the Ballon d'Or in 1965. After his retirement, he was involved in several charitable activities and football-related businesses, contributing to youth training programs and sports education.
The transferring of Eusébio's registration from Sporting Lourenço Marques to Benfica was concluded and he made his first appearance for them against Atlético Clube de Portugal in a friendly game on 23 May 1961. He scored a hat-trick in a 4–2 victory.
His debut in an official match was on 1 June 1961, against Vitória de Setúbal, in the third round second leg of the 1960–61 Taça de Portugal. The game was controversially scheduled for the day after the European Cup final against Barcelona and the Portuguese Football Federation did not postpone it.
As the first team was returning from Bern, Benfica played with the reserve squad and was defeated 1–4. Eusébio scored a goal and missed a penalty (the first of only five he missed throughout his career), but this was not enough to win the round (4–5 on aggregate).
On 10 June 1961, Eusébio played for the first time in the Primeira Divisão, the last match day against Belenenses, where he scored a goal in a 4–0 win.
On 15 June, Benfica played the final of the invitational Tournoi de Paris against Pelé's Santos, and in the beginning of the second half, with Benfica down 0–4, Béla Guttmann decided to bring Eusébio from the bench to substitute Santana. Shortly after coming in, Santos reached 0–5.
However, between the 63rd and the 80th minute, Eusébio scored 3 goals and suffered a foul inside the penalty area, the penalty taker, José Augusto, failed to score though. The game finished 6–3 for Santos, with Eusébio being on the cover of the famed French sporting newspaper L'Équipe.
Social Network
Eusébio's legacy lives on through various social media platforms where fans remember and celebrate his achievements. His official Facebook and Twitter memorial pages continue to share highlights of his career, honors, and new tributes from fans highlighting his impact on football. Many former teammates and contemporary athletes regularly post about his influence on the game and offer insights about his personality and dedication.
Education
While not much is documented about Eusébio's educational background, it is known that he developed his football skills at an early age. His passion for the game overshadowed formal education, but he emphasized the importance of discipline and commitment in both athletics and life.
After he had been accepted by Sporting Lourenço Marques together with a group of friends from his neighbourhood, in the course of an interview a day after Eusébio's first match for Sporting Lourenço Marques against Desportivo Lourenço Marques, in which he scored three goals, Eusébio accused Desportivo Lourenço Marques head coach of being a ra
cist, and, according to Eusébio, Desportivo's head coach was fired shortly after.
