Javier Zanetti vs Omar Sívori
Both Argentina. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Javier Zanetti
Argentina · 1994–2011 · RB
- Rank in Argentina
- #8 of 33
- Caps · Argentina
- 145 · 5 goals
- Clubs
- Club Atlético Talleres de Remedios de Escalada, Club Atlético Banfield, Inter Milan
Inter gave him the armband in 2001 and he kept it until he retired at forty, by then on 858 appearances for the club and two red cards in a twenty-two-year career. Career record: 145 caps and 5 goals for Argentina; club career at Club Atlético Talleres de Remedios de Escalada, Club Atlético Banfield, Inter Milan.
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
Javier Zanetti is editorial rank 8 and Omar Sívori rank 6 in Argentina's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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