Garrincha vs Neymar
Both Brazil. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Garrincha
Brazil · 1955–1966 · RM
- Rank in Brazil
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Brazil
- 50 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- Botafogo F.R., Associação Atlética Portuguesa, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1958 · FIFA World Cup 1962
Brazil called him Alegria do Povo, and on 10 June 1962, with Pelé injured and watching, he took the quarter-final against England apart himself, heading in Zagallo's corner and then curling a second past Ron Springett. Career record: 50 caps and 17 goals for Brazil; club career at Botafogo F.R., Associação Atlética Portuguesa, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo; honours include FIFA World Cup 1958, FIFA World Cup 1962.
Neymar
Brazil · 2010–2026 · LM
- Rank in Brazil
- #10 of 33
- Caps · Brazil
- 130 · 80 goals
- Clubs
- Santos, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain
Two years after the 7-1 in Belo Horizonte, he beat Germany at the Maracanã on 20 August 2016, curling a free kick into the top corner and then taking the penalty that decided the shootout for Brazil's first Olympic football gold. Career record: 130 caps and 80 goals for Brazil; club career at Santos, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain.
The careers, side by side
Garrincha is editorial rank 2 and Neymar rank 10 in Brazil's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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