Romário vs Ronaldo Nazário
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.
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.
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Romário is editorial rank 5 and Ronaldo Nazário rank 4 in Brazil's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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