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FC Porto

2002-04
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GI SCORE :

851.1

2002-04

PERIOD

Era

LIFESPAN TYPE

Portugal

COUNTRY

Primeira Liga, UEFA Cup, Champions League

COMPETITION(S)

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STYLE OF PLAY

1x Champions League, 1x UEFA Cup, 2x Primeira Liga

NOTABLE HONOURS

José Mourinho

NOTABLE MANAGER

Deco, Ricardo Carvalho, Costinha, Maniche, Derlei

NOTABLE PLAYERS

TROPHIES WON

4

WIN RATIO

80%

AVERAGE GOALS FOR

2

AVERAGE GOALS A

0.7

OVERALL GI SCORE:

851.1

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GI FACTORS
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160.8

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134.5

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143.8

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82.1

Trophies/Titles
Win Rate/Dominance
Peak Performance
Star Power
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77.9

Style of Play
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78.3

Consistency/Era
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88.7

Legacy/Influence
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85

Cultural Impact
GI SCORING RATIONALE
A defining era in modern Portuguese football. Cemented José Mourinho’s legacy and elevated Porto’s status on the global stage. Still revered as one of Europe’s greatest shocks. Back-to-back domestic titles, 2003 UEFA Cup, and 2004 UEFA Champions League — including wins over Manchester United, Lyon, and Monaco. A trophy haul of the highest order. Turned Porto into global headline-makers. Mourinho’s rise, the defiance of the underdog, and the tactical revolution left a major imprint on modern football. Costinha’s late goal at Old Trafford. Deco’s brilliance. Mourinho’s sprint down the touchline. Lifting the Champions League. Moments for the ages. The sheer audacity. Tactical genius. Characters. Drama. Porto’s 2003–04 run was football’s greatest modern shock story — and a masterclass in belief.
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