The start of the seventeenth edition of the European Championship is approaching in full swing. In Germany, 24 teams are competing for the Holy Grail, but only one will ultimately be crowned on July 14. During the previous 16 editions, a large number of players were able to put their talents at the service of their teams. Some were able to lift the cup, and many lost their teeth. Among the thousands of footballers who have had the opportunity to play in this competition, three Portuguese are at the top of the ranking of players who have played the most matches.
With 25 matches played in five different Euros (He registered that he was about to hit six), Cristiano Ronaldo is very far in the lead. Joao Moutinho, the second most capped player in the history of the Seleção, and Pepe, the third, complete the podium with 19 appearances. Called up to play his fifth European Championship, the 41-year-old defender should add to that tally quickly and edge out the former Monaco, who is not part of Roberto Martinez's plans. Rui Patricio, with 16 appearances, is in the top ten.
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