33·Legends

Garrincha vs Dragoslav Šekularac

Brazil against Serbia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Garrincha

Brazil · 1958–66 · RM

Almanac rating
97
Rank in Brazil
#2 of 33
Caps
50 · 17 goals
Clubs
Botafogo F.R., Associação Atlética Portuguesa, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo

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. He won the World Cup in 1958 and 1962, took the Golden Ball and a share of the Golden Boot in Chile, and lost only one of his 50 matches for Brazil, his last, against Hungary in 1966. Career record: 50 caps and 17 goals for Brazil; club career at Botafogo F.R., Associação Atlética Portuguesa, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo.

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Dragoslav Šekularac

Serbia · RM

Almanac rating
90
Rank in Serbia
#4 of 33
Caps
41 · 6 goals
Clubs
FK Crvena zvezda, OFK Beograd, Independiente Santa Fe

Known as the "King of the Dribble," this dazzling winger was a true showman who captivated audiences with his incredible skill and flair for Partizan and Yugoslavia. Career record: 41 caps and 6 goals for Serbia; club career at FK Crvena zvezda, OFK Beograd, Independiente Santa Fe.

The verdict

The almanac puts Garrincha ahead by 7 rating points, 97 against 90.

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