Cafu vs Lilian Thuram
Brazil against France. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Cafu
Brazil · 1994–2007 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Brazil
- #13 of 33
- Caps
- 142 · 5 goals
- Clubs
- São Paulo, AS Roma, AC Milan
Standing on the podium in Yokohama on 30 June 2002, he lifted the trophy in a shirt reading "100% Jardim Irene", the São Paulo neighbourhood he came from, his third World Cup final in a row. He won the tournament in 1994 and 2002, the Copa América in 1997 and 1999, two Copa Libertadores titles with São Paulo, the 2007 Champions League with Milan, and ended with 142 caps, more than any other Brazilian. Career record: 142 caps and 5 goals for Brazil; club career at São Paulo, AS Roma, AC Milan.
Lilian Thuram
France · 1998–2000 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in France
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 142 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- AS Monaco, Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus
A formidable and versatile defender, he anchored France's World Cup 1998 and Euro 2000 victories before marshalling the defence for Juventus, Parma, and Barcelona. Career record: 142 caps and 2 goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 92.
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