Luís Figo

Portuguese football player (born 1972)
Person human Q483145
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Luís Figo

Summary

Luís Figo is a human[1]. He was born in Almada[2]. He was born on November 4, 1972[3]. He worked as an association football player[4]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,065 views/month, #4,939 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Luís Figo's place of birth was Almada[2].
  • Luís Figo's place of birth was Lisbon[6].
  • Luís Figo was born on November 4, 1972[3].
  • Among Luís Figo's spouses was Helen Svedin[7].
  • A child of Luís Figo was Daniela Figo[8].
  • Luís Figo held citizenship in Portugal[9].
  • Portuguese was Luís Figo's native language[10].
  • Luís Figo's professions included association football player[4].
  • Luís Figo held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[11].
  • Luís Figo received the Ballon d'Or[12].
  • Luís Figo received the FIFA World Player of the Year[13].
  • Luís Figo received the CNID Footballer of the Year[14].
  • Luís Figo received the FIFA 100[15].
  • Luís Figo received the UEFA Team of the Year[16].
  • Luís Figo received the Officer of the Order of Prince Henry[17].
  • Luís Figo is recorded as male[18].
  • Luís Figo's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Luís Figo's league or competition is recorded as La Liga[20].
  • Luís Figo's Commons category is recorded as Luís Figo[21].
  • Luís Figo's position played on team / speciality is recorded as wing half[22].
  • Luís Figo's sport is recorded as association football[23].
  • Luís Figo's family name is recorded as Figo[24].
  • Luís Figo's given name is recorded as Luis[25].
  • Luís Figo's pseudonym is recorded as Figo[26].
  • Luís Figo's Commons gallery is recorded as Luís Figo[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Almada[2], a municipality of Portugal[28], in Portugal[29] and Lisbon[6], a city of Portugal[30], in Portugal[31]. Luís Figo was born on November 4, 1972[3]. Portuguese was his native language[10].

Career and Affiliations

Luís Figo worked as an association football player[4]. He held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Ballon d'Or[12], a sports award[32], in France[33], founded in 1956[34]; FIFA World Player of the Year[13], a sports award[35], founded in 1991[36]; CNID Footballer of the Year[14], a sports award[37], in Portugal[38], founded in 1970[39]; FIFA 100[15], a prize[40]; UEFA Team of the Year[16], a sports award[41], founded in 2001[42]; and Officer of the Order of Prince Henry[17], an Officer[43], in Portugal[44].

Personal Life

Among Luís Figo's spouses was Helen Svedin[7]. A child of him was Daniela Figo[8].

Why It Matters

Luís Figo ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,065 views/month, #4,939 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Luís Figo born?

Born in Almada[2], Luís Figo…

Who was Luís Figo married to?

Luís Figo's spouses include Helen Svedin[7].

What did Luís Figo do for work?

Luís Figo worked as association football player[4].

What awards did Luís Figo receive?

Honors received include Ballon d'Or[12], FIFA World Player of the Year[13], CNID Footballer of the Year[14], and FIFA 100[15].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [19] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [4] . Argentine Soccer Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . ordens.presidencia.pt. ordens.presidencia.pt. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Transfermarkt. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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