Djalma Santos vs Dani Carvajal
Brazil against Spain. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Djalma Santos
Brazil · 1952–68 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Brazil
- #14 of 33
- Caps
- 98 · 3 goals
- Clubs
- Associação Portuguesa de Desportos, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Club Athletico Paranaense
The 1962 final in Santiago turned on his lofted cross from the right, which goalkeeper Viliam Schrojf misjudged, letting Vavá head in Brazil's third. Two World Cups came his way, in 1958 and 1962, plus selection to three World Cup All-Star teams, a distinction shared only with Franz Beckenbauer, 98 caps for Brazil, two Brazilian championships with Palmeiras, and not a single sending-off. Career record: 98 caps and 3 goals for Brazil; club career at Associação Portuguesa de Desportos, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Club Athletico Paranaense.
Dani Carvajal
Spain · 2010–26 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Spain
- #19 of 33
- Caps
- 52 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
The ever-reliable marauding right-back, Carvajal has been an integral part of Real Madrid's multiple Champions League winning dynasties with his tenacious defending and timely assists. Career record: 52 caps and 1 goals for Spain; club career at Real Madrid Castilla, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol.
The verdict
The almanac puts Djalma Santos ahead by 3 rating points, 92 against 89.
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