Portugal have recently set up a 4-4-2 system, featuring Nani behind Cristiano Ronaldo up in the forward roles. Nani sometimes drifts wide to provide more options and hamper the positioning of the opposition defence. While Ronaldo stays upfront doing what he does best. This team finally look like a balanced side with players such as Renato Sanches, William Carvalho, João Moutinho, João Mário, André Gomes are good options to feature anywhere in midfield. Ronaldo will surely take it on himself to score the goals. While defense looks in good shape with the aggressive Pepe and pragmatic Bruno Alves set to start in the centre.
Manager: Fernando Santos
Best Performance: Finals (2004)
Players to watch out for: Cristiano Ronaldo, João Moutinho
Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Rui Patricio, Anthony Lopes, Eduardo
Defenders:
Cédric Soares, José Fonte, Eliseu, Raphaël Guerreiro, Bruno Alves, Ricardo Carvalho, Pepe, Vieirinha
Midfielders:
Adrien Silva, William Carvalho, Danilo Pereira, Renato Sanches, Rafa Silva, João Moutinho, João Mário, André Gomes
Forwards:
Nani, Ricardo Quaresma, Cristiano Ronaldo, Éder
