Carlos Forbs has rediscovered his smile five months after losing it at Wolves as he continued his blockbuster start to the new season.

The 21-year-old became only the second player, barring Cristiano Ronaldo , to wear Portugal's iconic No.7 shirt since 2007 on Sunday.

Ronaldo's No.7 Portugal shirt given to new player for only the second time in 17 years

The country's most recognisable kit number has almost exclusively been reserved for its captain for the past two decades.

Even in games where Ronaldo has been rested by Portugal, such as the 4-2 win over Finland and 1-1 draw with Croatia in June and November 2024, respectively, his vacant jersey has been untouched.

However, with the 40-year-old banned for A Selecao's final World Cup qualifier , Forbs donned CR7's shirt on his s

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