Who is Carlos Forbs, the next Portugal No. 7 after Cristiano Ronaldo?

Carlos Forbs currently plays for Belgian side Club Brugge. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Portugal will begin life without legendary striker Cristiano Ronaldo when it faces Denmark at the Braga Municipal Stadium in Braga on Saturday, November 14.

The forward, 41, retired as the highest goalscorer in men’s international football, having netted 146 goals in 234 appearances for his country.

Ronaldo’s iconic number seven jersey will now been worn by forward Carlos Forbs, who plies his club trade for Belgian side Club Brugge.

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Forbs has made one appearance for the Portugal national team till date in a World Cup qualifier against Armenia. He came off the bench as a substitute in a 9-1 win, and won a penalty.

The 22-year-old is from the Manchester City academy, but moved to Ajax before making a senior appearance. He made 10 appearances for Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan during the 2024-25 season, though he managed only a single assist.

He then moved to Belgium, where he produced 11 goals and 12 assists in all competitions across the 2025-26 season. He has enjoyed a strong start to this season as well, notching five goals and eight assists already.