Rivaldo vs Ronaldo Nazário
Both Brazil. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Rivaldo
Brazil · 1993–2003 · CAM
- Rank in Brazil
- #8 of 33
- Caps · Brazil
- 74 · 35 goals
- Clubs
- FC Barcelona, Olympiacos, F.C. Bunyodkor
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 2002 · 1× Ballon d'Or
Three goals on the last day of the 2000/01 season, the third a chested overhead kick in the 87th minute at the Camp Nou on 17 June 2001, put Barcelona into the Champions League and left Valencia out. Career record: 74 caps and 35 goals for Brazil; club career at FC Barcelona, Olympiacos, F.C. Bunyodkor; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or, FIFA World Cup 2002.
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
Rivaldo is editorial rank 8 and Ronaldo Nazário rank 4 in Brazil's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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