Garrincha vs Ronaldinho
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.
Ronaldinho
Brazil · 1999–2013 · LM
- Rank in Brazil
- #3 of 33
- Caps · Brazil
- 97 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- Grêmio FBPA, FC Barcelona, AC Milan
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 2002 · 1× Ballon d'Or · FIFA World Player of the Year (2004, 2005)
Twice at the Bernabéu on 19 November 2005 he cut in from the left and scored in a 3-0 win, and at the final whistle the crowd rose to applaud him, an honour Madrid had given no Barcelona player since Maradona. Career record: 97 caps and 33 goals for Brazil; club career at Grêmio FBPA, FC Barcelona, AC Milan; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or, FIFA World Player of the Year (2004, 2005), FIFA World Cup 2002.
The careers, side by side
Garrincha is editorial rank 2 and Ronaldinho rank 3 in Brazil's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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