Cafu vs José Nasazzi
Brazil against Uruguay. 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.
José Nasazzi
Uruguay · 1923–35 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Uruguay
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 41 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- C.A. Bella Vista, Club Nacional de Football
When Uruguay beat Argentina 4-2 in Montevideo on 30 July 1930, he was the man handed the Jules Rimet trophy, the first captain in history to hold it. El Gran Mariscal captained the sides that took Olympic gold in 1924 and 1928 and that 1930 World Cup, won four South American Championships in 1923, 1924, 1926 and 1935, and was voted the best player of the 1930 tournament. Career record: 41 caps and 0 goals for Uruguay; club career at C.A. Bella Vista, Club Nacional de Football.
The verdict
The almanac puts Cafu ahead by 1 rating point, 92 against 91.
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