João Félix equals Jordão, Cancelo and Ramos enter top 20, and Vitinha opens international account

João Félix netted his third goal in as many games in the 2026/27 Nations League campaign against Denmark (4-2), drawing level with Rui Jordão in 15th place on Portugal's all-time top scorers list.

The Al-Nassr forward came on in the 81st minute and still found time to repeat his heroics from previous clashes against Wales (1-0) and Norway (2-1), finding the net in the 87th minute after an assist from fellow substitute Diogo Dalot. On his 60th senior cap, the 26-year-old took his international tally to 15 goals, matching Jordão's haul recorded between 1972 and 1984.

Just behind him are João Cancelo (76 caps) and Gonçalo Ramos (30 caps), who both moved onto 13 international goals. The Barcelona right-back was set up by the Milan striker in the 13th minute before Ramos added his own name to the scoresheet in the 25th minute. Both players broke into the top 20, matching legendary forwards Fernando Peyroteo, Matateu, and Fernando Gomes in 20th place.

Portugal's other goal came courtesy of midfielder Vitinha, who headed home in the 67th minute to score his first senior international goal on his 46th appearance.

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo missed his 29th competitive fixture for the national side since making his debut over 23 years ago. In those 29 matches, Portugal have recorded 19 wins, four draws, and six defeats. The reasons for his absences have ranged from injuries and tactical decisions to mutual agreements with head coaches, such as during the inaugural 2019 Nations League group stage, where he only featured in the finals.

Ronaldo has missed one European Championship match and one World Cup game, alongside 10 World Cup qualifiers, six Euro qualifiers, and one Confederations Cup clash. In the Nations League, the veteran forward has sat out 10 group-stage matches, but was ever-present both times Portugal reached the Final Four, including their 2025 title run.