Luís Figo Portuguese Footballer Born 1972 in Almada
Luís Figo · association football player and philatelist · Portuguese
Biography
Born on 4 November 1972 in Almada, Luís Figo is a Portuguese footballer. His club career on record includes Portugal men's national football team (1991–2006) and Sporting CP (1989–1995).
Career
He is registered as a wing half. He started out at Portugal national under-16 football team in 1988, according to the records. Beyond Portugal national under-16 football team, he has played for Portugal men's national football team, Sporting CP and Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. Portugal men's national football team is where he stayed longest, 1991 to 2006. At Portugal men's national football team (1991–2006), his team-mates on record include Cristiano Ronaldo. FC Barcelona team-mates from the same years include Pep Guardiola, Luis Enrique and Cesc Fàbregas.
Recognition
Luís Figo received the Ballon d'Or in 2000. Further recognition came with the FIFA World Player of the Year (2001) and the UEFA Team of the Year. Altogether, 6 wins are listed.
Public roles
Luís Figo has held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Personal life
He is married to Helen Svedin. He has one child on record.
Teams
10 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1988–1989 | Portugal national under-16 football team | Wing half |
| 1988–1990 | Portugal national under-18 football team | Wing half |
| 1989 | Portugal national under-17 football team | Wing half |
| 1989–1995 | Sporting CP | Wing half |
| 1990–1991 | Portugal national under-20 football team | Wing half |
| 1991–2006 | Portugal men's national football team | Wing half |
| 1991–1994 | Portugal national under-21 football team | Wing half |
| 1995–2000 | FC Barcelona | Wing half |
| 2000–2005 | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol | Wing half |
| 2005–2009 | Inter Milan | Wing half |
Awards and nominations
6 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | FIFA World Player of the Year | Won | |
| 2000 | Ballon d'Or | Won | |
| CNID Footballer of the Year | Won | ||
| FIFA 100 | Won | ||
| Officer of the Order of Prince Henry | Won | ||
| UEFA Team of the Year | Won |
Luís Figo on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 5.5M @luis__figo
- Engagement rate
- 0.53% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 28,630
- Average comments
- 167 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Luís Figo?
Luís Figo is 53 years old, born on 4 November 1972 in Almada.
What is Luís Figo known for?
Luís Figo is a wing half who has played for Portugal men's national football team and Sporting CP.
How tall is Luís Figo?
Luís Figo is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What is Luís Figo’s nationality?
Luís Figo is Portuguese, born in Almada.
Who is Luís Figo married to?
Luís Figo is married to Helen Svedin.
Has Luís Figo won any awards?
Yes. 6 awards are on record, including FIFA World Player of the Year (2001).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q483145), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Biser Todorov · CC BY 4.0
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