Daniel Passarella vs Diego Maradona
Both Argentina. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Daniel Passarella
Argentina · 1974–1986 · CB
- Rank in Argentina
- #4 of 33
- Caps · Argentina
- 70 · 22 goals
- Clubs
- Club Atlético River Plate, ACF Fiorentina, Inter Milan
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1978 · FIFA World Cup 1986
When Argentina beat the Netherlands at the Monumental on 25 June 1978, the trophy went into his hands before anyone else's, and he finished a centre-back career with 134 goals in 451 matches. Career record: 70 caps and 22 goals for Argentina; club career at Club Atlético River Plate, ACF Fiorentina, Inter Milan; honours include FIFA World Cup 1978, FIFA World Cup 1986.
Diego Maradona
Argentina · 1977–1994 · CAM
- Rank in Argentina
- #1 of 33
- Caps · Argentina
- 91 · 34 goals
- Clubs
- FC Barcelona, SSC Napoli, Sevilla
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1986
At the Azteca on 22 June 1986 he collected the ball in his own half, beat five England players over sixty yards in about eleven seconds, and rolled it past Peter Shilton. Career record: 91 caps and 34 goals for Argentina; club career at FC Barcelona, SSC Napoli, Sevilla; honours include FIFA World Cup 1986.
The careers, side by side
Daniel Passarella is editorial rank 4 and Diego Maradona rank 1 in Argentina's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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