Nuno Gomes

Nuno Gomes is a former professional football player from Portugal and was one of the countries most recognisable players in the 1990s and 2000’s. He played and consistently scored for country and club. The bulk of his career was spent playing with Benfica, but he also played for Fiorentina, Boavista and at the end of his career, Blackburn Rovers, Ipswich Town and Leicester City.

Gomes represented Portugal in two World Cups and three European Championships. He helped the national team finish second at the Euros in 2004 and third at the Euros in 2000. Overall, he won 79 senior caps, he was also featured on the cover of the Portuguese edition of FIFA Football 2002. After an incredibly successful career playing the beloved sport, when he retired he was appointed director of Benfica’s academy at Futebol Campus in Seixal. He has said his best m

After knowing the ins and outs of Football, Gomes has said his other career path would have been a Sports Journalist proving his passion for the game still reigns through in all he does. He has been able to share his knowledge, as he has worked as a commentator during large football championships – such as the UEFA Champions League for Portuguese television. He is also a brand ambassador for FeedConstruct, a sporting data provider with streaming services all over the globe. Gomes is an Amnesty International spokesperson fighting for human rights and believes that football is a human right.