Djalma Santos vs Giuseppe Bergomi
Brazil against Italy. 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.
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 Djalma Santos ahead by 2 rating points, 92 against 90.
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