Cafu vs Wim Suurbier
Brazil against Netherlands. 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.
Wim Suurbier
Netherlands · 1974–78 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Netherlands
- #19 of 33
- Caps
- 60 · 3 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, FC Metz, Los Angeles Aztecs
A marauding full-back in Ajax's 'Total Football' dynasty, he played in both the 1974 and 1978 World Cup finals. Career record: 60 caps and 3 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, FC Metz, Los Angeles Aztecs.
The verdict
The almanac puts Cafu ahead by 3 rating points, 92 against 89.
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