Portuguese superstar Luis Nani is probably the greatest player in Orlando City history. The former Manchester United winger led Orlando the postseason for the first time ever, and he was truly unstopabble at times for the Lions, even if he lacked longevity in his twilight years.

With the former European champion off to Venezia of Serie A, Orlando City had a big hole in the team. Nani was not only a productive winger, he was a uber calm and technically gifted presence who was always a threat. Orlando City spent over $7 million on Uruguayan talent Facundo Torres to fill that role, and while he may eventually fill in Nani’s shoes, it’s another, more experienced star filling in the former captain’s shoes. Continue reading