Carlos Alberto Torres vs Giuseppe Bergomi
Brazil against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Carlos Alberto Torres
Brazil · 1964–76 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Brazil
- #19 of 33
- Caps
- 53 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- Fluminense, Santos, New York Cosmos
With four minutes left at the Azteca on 21 June 1970, Pelé rolled the ball square into his path and he hit it first time, low past Enrico Albertosi, for the fourth in Brazil's 4-1 win over Italy. He was the captain who lifted the 1970 World Cup, and beyond it came 53 caps, five Paulista titles with Santos, three Carioca championships with Fluminense in 1964, 1975 and 1976, and four Soccer Bowls with the New York Cosmos. Career record: 53 caps and 8 goals for Brazil; club career at Fluminense, Santos, New York Cosmos.
Giuseppe Bergomi
Italy · 1979–99 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Italy
- #25 of 33
- Caps
- 81 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- Inter Milan
- Honours
- Hall of Fame 1991
A true one-club man for Inter Milan, 'Lo Zio' (The Uncle) famously played in four World Cups, embodying defensive excellence and versatility. Career record: 81 caps and 6 goals for Italy; club career at Inter Milan; honours include Hall of Fame 1991.
The verdict
The almanac puts Carlos Alberto Torres ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.
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