Jairzinho vs Dragoslav Šekularac
Brazil against Serbia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Jairzinho
Brazil · 1968–76 · RM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Brazil
- #15 of 33
- Clubs
- Olympique de Marseille, Kaizer Chiefs, C.D. Jorge Wilstermann
Six matches at Mexico 1970, six matches with his name on the scoresheet, including Brazil's third goal in the 4-1 final against Italy on 21 June: no one has done that at a World Cup before or since. He left the tournament with seven goals and a winner's medal, took the 1976 Copa Libertadores with Cruzeiro, and won the 1968 Brazilian championship and four Rio state titles with Botafogo. Career record: club career at Olympique de Marseille, Kaizer Chiefs, C.D. Jorge Wilstermann.
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 Jairzinho ahead by 2 rating points, 92 against 90.
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