Roberto Carlos vs Giacinto Facchetti
Brazil against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Roberto Carlos
Brazil · 1997–2002 · LB
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Brazil
- #17 of 33
- Caps
- 125 · 10 goals
- Clubs
- Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Fenerbahçe Istanbul
Lyon, 3 June 1997: Deschamps fouled Romário 35 metres out, and the left back struck a free kick so far off line that Barthez never moved, before it bent back, clipped the post and went in. He won the 2002 World Cup, Copa América in 1997 and 1999, three European Cups with Real Madrid between 1998 and 2002, four Spanish titles, and finished as Ballon d'Or runner-up in 2002 with 125 caps for Brazil. Career record: 125 caps and 10 goals for Brazil; club career at Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Fenerbahçe Istanbul.
Giacinto Facchetti
Italy · 1960–78 · LB
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Italy
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 94 · 3 goals
- Clubs
- Inter Milan
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A trailblazing attacking full-back, Facchetti captained Inter's "Grande Inter" side to four Serie A titles and two European Cups in the 1960s. Career record: 94 caps and 3 goals for Italy; club career at Inter Milan; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Giacinto Facchetti ahead by 2 rating points, 94 against 92.
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