Photo: Biser Todorov / CC BY 4.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
For me, Figo is the rare winger whose courage matched his footwork. Leaving Barcelona for Real Madrid made him a villain in Catalonia, but I respect anyone willing to absorb that kind of hatred for a decision he believed in. The 2000 Ballon d'Or and 2001 FIFA World Player of the Year only confirm what his dribbling already proved: he could glide past defenders like the game owed him something. His 127 caps for Portugal once stood as a record, and that loyalty matters to me. A true Scorpio competitor, intense and unforgettable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Luís Figo
- Name (Japanese)
- ルイス・フィーゴ
- Reading
- るいす・ふぃーご
- Born
- November 4, 1972 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
- Origin
- Almada, Setúbal, Portugal
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 180 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2000 Ballon d'Or
- 2001 FIFA World Player of the Year
- CNID Footballer of the Year
- FIFA 100
- UEFA Team of the Year
- Officer of the Order of Prince Henry
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Luís Figo born?
Born November 4, 1972 (age 53).
Where is Luís Figo from?
Luís Figo is from Almada, Setúbal, Portugal.
What does Luís Figo do?
Luís Figo works as association football player.
How tall is Luís Figo?
Luís Figo is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.