Diego Maradona vs Eduard Streltsov
Argentina against Russia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Diego Maradona
Argentina · 1986–90 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 99
- Rank in Argentina
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 91 · 34 goals
- Clubs
- FC Barcelona, SSC Napoli, Sevilla
- Honours
- FIFA Player of the Century 2000
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. He won the 1986 World Cup and its Golden Ball, took Napoli to their first two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990, added the 1989 UEFA Cup, and reached the 1990 World Cup final. Career record: 91 caps and 34 goals for Argentina; club career at FC Barcelona, SSC Napoli, Sevilla; honours include FIFA Player of the Century 2000.
Eduard Streltsov
Russia · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Russia
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 38 · 25 goals
- Clubs
- FC Torpedo Moscow
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
The gifted 'Russian Pelé' was a phenomenal talent for Torpedo Moscow and the USSR, renowned for his audacious skill, powerful shot, and iconic 'Streltsov pass'. Career record: 38 caps and 25 goals for Russia; club career at FC Torpedo Moscow; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Diego Maradona ahead by 6 rating points, 99 against 93.
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