Cafu vs Tarcisio Burgnich
Brazil against Italy. 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.
Tarcisio Burgnich
Italy · 1958–77 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Italy
- #31 of 33
- Caps
- 66 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- Palermo, Inter Milan, SSC Napoli
The sturdy full-back was a stalwart of Inter Milan's Grande Inter era, winning multiple Serie A titles and two European Cups. Career record: 66 caps and 2 goals for Italy; club career at Palermo, Inter Milan, SSC Napoli.
The verdict
The almanac puts Cafu ahead by 3 rating points, 92 against 89.
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