Romário vs Ronaldinho
Both Brazil. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Romário
Brazil · 1987–2005 · ST
- Rank in Brazil
- #5 of 33
- Caps · Brazil
- 70 · 55 goals
- Clubs
- CR Vasco da Gama, PSV Eindhoven, Fluminense
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1994
In the Clásico of 8 January 1994 he dragged the ball a full turn around his marker, the move Spain calls the cola de vaca, and finished; two more goals followed in a 5-0 win over Real Madrid. Career record: 70 caps and 55 goals for Brazil; club career at CR Vasco da Gama, PSV Eindhoven, Fluminense; honours include FIFA World Cup 1994.
Ronaldinho
Brazil · 1999–2013 · LM
- Rank in Brazil
- #3 of 33
- Caps · Brazil
- 97 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- Grêmio FBPA, FC Barcelona, AC Milan
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 2002 · 1× Ballon d'Or · FIFA World Player of the Year (2004, 2005)
Twice at the Bernabéu on 19 November 2005 he cut in from the left and scored in a 3-0 win, and at the final whistle the crowd rose to applaud him, an honour Madrid had given no Barcelona player since Maradona. Career record: 97 caps and 33 goals for Brazil; club career at Grêmio FBPA, FC Barcelona, AC Milan; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or, FIFA World Player of the Year (2004, 2005), FIFA World Cup 2002.
The careers, side by side
Romário is editorial rank 5 and Ronaldinho rank 3 in Brazil's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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