Matthias Sindelar vs Rivaldo
Austria against Brazil. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Matthias Sindelar
Austria · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Austria
- #1 of 33
- Clubs
- FK Austria Wien
Known as "The Paper Man" for his slender build, he was the iconic, balletic leader and goalscorer of Austria's legendary "Wunderteam". Career record: club career at FK Austria Wien.
Rivaldo
Brazil · 1999–2003 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Brazil
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 74 · 35 goals
- Clubs
- FC Barcelona, Olympiacos, F.C. Bunyodkor
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1999 · FIFA World Player of the Year 1999
Three goals on the last day of the 2000/01 season, the third a chested overhead kick in the 87th minute at the Camp Nou on 17 June 2001, put Barcelona into the Champions League and left Valencia out. He won the 2002 World Cup with five goals in Japan and Korea, the Ballon d'Or in 1999, the Copa América in 1999 as its top scorer, two Liga titles with Barcelona and the 2003 Champions League with Milan. Career record: 74 caps and 35 goals for Brazil; club career at FC Barcelona, Olympiacos, F.C. Bunyodkor; honours include Ballon d'Or 1999, FIFA World Player of the Year 1999.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 94.
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