Diego Maradona vs Omar Sívori
Both Argentina. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Omar Sívori
Argentina · 1956–1962 · SS
- Rank in Argentina
- #6 of 33
- Caps · Argentina
- 19 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Club Atlético River Plate, Juventus, SSC Napoli
- Honours
- 1× Ballon d'Or
Argentina's 1957 South American Championship was won by a forward line the press called the carasucias, and he was the one playing with his socks rolled down to his ankles, treating the nutmeg as a signature. Career record: 19 caps and 9 goals for Argentina; club career at Club Atlético River Plate, Juventus, SSC Napoli; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or.
The careers, side by side
Diego Maradona is editorial rank 1 and Omar Sívori rank 6 in Argentina's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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