Matthias Sindelar vs Francesco Totti
Austria against Italy. 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.
Francesco Totti
Italy · 1993–2017 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Italy
- #12 of 33
- Caps
- 58 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Trastevere Calcio, AS Roma
- Honours
- 2× national Player of the Year (2000–2000) · Golden Foot 2010 · European Golden Shoe 2007
A one-club man and Roman emperor, Totti's unparalleled vision, audacious skill, and prolific goalscoring earned him a World Cup with Italy and a Serie A title with AS Roma. Career record: 58 caps and 9 goals for Italy; club career at Trastevere Calcio, AS Roma; honours include Golden Foot 2010, European Golden Shoe 2007, 2× national Player of the Year (2000–2000).
The verdict
The almanac puts Matthias Sindelar ahead by 1 rating point, 94 against 93.
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