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Luís Figo
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Luís Figo

Athlete · born November 4, 1972

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Luís Filipe Madeira Caeiro Figo is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a winger for Sporting CP, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan. He won 127 caps for the Portugal national team, a one-time record.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~17Joined Sporting CP1989
  2. ~19Joined Portugal men's national football team1991
  3. ~19Joined Portugal national under-21 football team1991
  4. ~23Joined FC Barcelona1995
  5. ~28Named Ballon d'Or2000
  6. ~28Joined Real Madrid Club de Fútbol2000
  7. ~29Named FIFA World Player of the Year2001
  8. ~33Joined Inter Milan2005

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