Garrincha vs Ronaldo Nazário
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.
Ronaldo Nazário
Brazil · 1994–2011 · ST
- Rank in Brazil
- #4 of 33
- Caps · Brazil
- 98 · 62 goals
- Clubs
- Inter Milan, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, S.C. Corinthians Paulista
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1994 · FIFA World Cup 2002 · 2× Ballon d'Or
Kahn had barely conceded all tournament when he spilled Rivaldo's shot in Yokohama on 30 June 2002, and Ronaldo, two knee ruptures behind him, tucked in the rebound before adding a second twelve minutes later. Career record: 98 caps and 62 goals for Brazil; club career at Inter Milan, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, S.C. Corinthians Paulista; honours include 2× Ballon d'Or, FIFA World Cup 1994, FIFA World Cup 2002.
The careers, side by side
Garrincha is editorial rank 2 and Ronaldo Nazário rank 4 in Brazil's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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