Portugal gears up for upcoming challenges, all eyes are on the national team. This article provides a comprehensive look at the squad Euro 2024, including a full list of players, the head coach, captain, and the team’s home grounds. We’ll also delve into their upcoming fixtures, giving you all the information you need to follow Portugal’s journey on the pitch.
The Portugal national football team has represented Portugal in men’s international football competitions since 1921. The national team is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal’s home games are played at the Estádio Nacional stadiums in Portugal, and its primary training ground and technical headquarters, Cidade do Futebol, is located in Oeiras. The head coach of the team is Roberto Martínez, and the captain is Cristiano Ronaldo, who also holds the team records for most caps and most goals.
Here is All information About Portugal National Football Team players, full players list, captain, and fixtures for 2024.
Portugal National Football Team Players, Current squad
This is Portugal team for FIFA World Cup 2026, Portugal National Football Team Players for other Tournament like Euro 2024. Portugal Squad for UEFA European Championship, Olympic Games, UEFA Nations League, FIFA Confederations Cup, International Friendlies and World Cup qualifying.
| No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rui Patrício (3rd captain) | 15 February 1988 (age 36) | 108 | 0 | Roma | |
| 12 | José Sá | 17 January 1993 (age 31) | 1 | 0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | |
| 22 | Diogo Costa | 19 September 1999 (age 24) | 20 | 0 | Porto | |
| Samuel Soares | 15 June 2002 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | Benfica | ||
| Defenders | ||||||
| 2 | Diogo Dalot | 18 March 1999 (age 25) | 17 | 2 | Manchester United | |
| 3 | Pepe (vice-captain) | 26 February 1983 (age 41) | 136 | 8 | Porto | |
| 4 | António Silva | 30 October 2003 (age 20) | 9 | 0 | Benfica | |
| 5 | Diogo Leite | 23 January 1999 (age 25) | 0 | 0 | Union Berlin | |
| 13 | Danilo Pereira | 9 September 1991 (age 32) | 71 | 2 | Paris Saint-Germain | |
| 14 | Gonçalo Inácio | 25 August 2001 (age 22) | 6 | 2 | Sporting CP | |
| 15 | João Mário | 3 January 2000 (age 24) | 3 | 0 | Porto | |
| 19 | Nuno Mendes | 19 June 2002 (age 21) | 20 | 0 | Paris Saint-Germain | |
| 20 | João Cancelo | 27 May 1994 (age 29) | 51 | 10 | Barcelona | |
| Rúben Dias | 14 May 1997 (age 26) | 54 | 2 | Manchester City | ||
| Nélson Semedo | 16 November 1993 (age 30) | 28 | 0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Toti Gomes | 16 January 1999 (age 25) | 2 | 0 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Midfielders | ||||||
| 6 | João Neves | 27 September 2004 (age 19) | 5 | 0 | Benfica | |
| 8 | Bruno Fernandes | 8 September 1994 (age 29) | 64 | 20 | Manchester United | |
| 16 | Otávio | 9 February 1995 (age 29) | 20 | 3 | Al Nassr | |
| 18 | Rúben Neves | 13 March 1997 (age 27) | 46 | 0 | Al Hilal | |
| 23 | Vitinha | 13 February 2000 (age 24) | 15 | 0 | Paris Saint-Germain | |
| Bernardo Silva | 10 August 1994 (age 29) | 88 | 11 | Manchester City | ||
| João Palhinha | 9 July 1995 (age 28) | 25 | 2 | Fulham | ||
| Matheus Nunes | 27 August 1998 (age 25) | 12 | 2 | Manchester City | ||
| Forwords | ||||||
| 7 | Cristiano Ronaldo (captain) | 5 February 1985 (age 39) | 206 | 128 | Al Nassr | |
| 9 | Dany Mota | 2 May 1998 (age 26) | 0 | 0 | Monza | |
| 10 | João Félix | 10 November 1999 (age 24) | 37 | 7 | Barcelona | |
| 11 | Jota Silva | 1 August 1999 (age 24) | 2 | 0 | Vitória de Guimarães | |
| 17 | Bruma | 24 October 1994 (age 29) | 12 | 2 | Braga | |
| 21 | Francisco Conceição | 14 December 2002 (age 21) | 1 | 0 | Porto | |
| Rafael Leão | 10 June 1999 (age 24) | 24 | 4 | AC Milan | ||
| Gonçalo Ramos | 20 June 2001 (age 22) | 11 | 8 | Paris Saint-Germain | ||
Recent call-ups
| Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raphaël Guerreiro | 22 December 1993 (age 30) | 65 | 4 | Bayern Munich |
| Renato Sanches | 18 August 1997 (age 26) | 32 | 3 | Roma |
| Francisco Trincão | 29 December 1999 (age 24) | 7 | 0 | Sporting CP |
| Diogo Jota | 4 December 1996 (age 27) | 36 | 12 | Liverpool |
| Ricardo Horta | 15 September 1994 (age 29) | 12 | 4 | Braga |
| Pedro Neto | 9 March 2000 (age 24) | 5 | 1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers |
Portugal Squad Euro 2024
The Portugal Euro 2024 squad announced.
- GK: Rui Patricio (Roma)
- GK: Jose Sa (Wolves)
- GK: Diogo Costa (Porto)
- DF: Nelson Semedo (Wolves)
- DF: Antonio Silva (Benfica)
- DF: Ruben Dias (Manchester City)
- DF: Toti (Wolves)
- DF: Pepe (Porto)
- DF: Goncalo Inacio (Sporting Lisbon)
- DF: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United)
- DF: Joao Mario (Porto)
- DF: Diogo Leite (Union Berlin)
- MF: Joao Palhinha (Fulham)
- MF: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
- MF: Otavio (Al Nassr)
- MF: Ruben Neves (Al Hilal)
- MF: Vitinha (PSG)
- MF: Matheus Nunes (Manchester City)
- MF: Joao Neves (Benfica)
- MF: Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
- FW: Goncalo Ramos (PSG)
- FW: Joao Felix (Barcelona on loan from Atletico Madrid)
- FW: Bruma (Braga)
- FW: Rafael Leao (AC Milan)
- FW: Francisco Trincao (Sporting Lisbon)
- FW: Francisco Conceicao (Porto)
- FW: Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
Support staff
Who is Captain of Portugal National Football Team?
Portugal National Football Team Led by captain Cristiano Ronaldo.
What is Portugal’s nickname for their national football team?
Portugal’s most popular nickname for their national football team is Os Navegadores, which translates to The Navigators in English. This nickname is a tribute to Portugal’s rich history of exploration and pioneering voyages by sea.
How many World Cups has Portugal won?
Portugal has surprisingly never won the FIFA World Cup. Despite having talented players throughout history, they haven’t clinched the top prize yet. Their best performance was a third-place finish in 1966.
Who is the head coach of the Portugal national football team?
Roberto Martínez is the current head coach of the Portugal national football team.
Portugal National Football Team Home Ground
The Portugal National Football Team doesn’t have one specific home ground. They play their home matches at various stadiums throughout Portugal. However, their most frequent venue in recent years has been the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, also known as SL Benfica Stadium.
Portugal National Football Team Next Fixtures 2024
Friendly Matches:
- Tuesday, June 4, 2024: Portugal vs Finland (José Alvalade Stadium, Lisbon)
- Saturday, June 8, 2024: Portugal vs Croatia (Centro Desportivo Nacional do Jamor, Algés)
- Tuesday, June 11, 2024: Portugal vs Republic of Ireland (Aveiro Municipal Stadium, Aveiro)
UEFA Euro 2024:
- Tuesday, June 18, 2024: Portugal vs Czech Republic (Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany)
- Saturday, June 22, 2024: Turkey vs Portugal (Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany)
- Wednesday, June 26, 2024: Georgia vs Portugal (VELTINS-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany)
UEFA Nations League (to be confirmed):
- Likely in September and October of 2024 (exact dates and opponents to be determined)
- Likely in November of 2024 (exact dates and opponents to be determined)
Portugal National Football Team History
The Portugal National Football Team, nicknamed “Os Navegadores” (The Navigators), boasts a rich history dating back to 1921. While they haven’t yet claimed the ultimate prize – the FIFA World Cup – Portugal has established itself as a force in international football, with several impressive achievements.
Early Years and Rise of a Star (1921-1960s):
- The team’s journey began with a bumpy start, facing heavy defeats in the early years.
- A turning point came in 1966 with the emergence of Eusébio, a legendary player who won the Ballon d’Or that year.
- Led by Eusébio, Portugal secured its first major tournament participation – the 1966 World Cup – where they achieved a remarkable third-place finish.
Golden Generations and Near Misses (1990s-2010s):
- The 1990s saw the rise of a “golden generation” filled with talented players.
- This era witnessed consistent appearances in major tournaments like the Euros and the World Cup.
- Portugal reached the semi-finals of Euro 2000 and Euro 2012, while achieving a fourth-place finish at the 2006 World Cup.
- A heartbreaker came at Euro 2004, where Portugal, playing as hosts, fell short in the final against Greece.
Era of Triumphs and Continued Success (2014-Present):
- 2016 marked a golden year with Portugal finally capturing its first major trophy – the UEFA European Championship. They defeated France in a dramatic final.
- This victory qualified Portugal for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, where they secured third place.
- More success followed in 2019 with Portugal winning the inaugural UEFA Nations League, defeating the Netherlands in the final.
Key Figures and Playing Style:
- Throughout history, Portugal has been blessed with exceptional players like Eusébio, Luís Figo, Cristiano Ronaldo (arguably the greatest of all time), and many more.
- The team’s playing style has evolved over time, but it’s generally known for its technical skills, attacking flair, and strong defensive organization in recent years.
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