Romário vs Harry Kane
Brazil against England. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Romário
Brazil · 1989–97 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Brazil
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 70 · 55 goals
- Clubs
- CR Vasco da Gama, PSV Eindhoven, Fluminense
- Honours
- FIFA World Player of the Year 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. Five goals and the Golden Ball won Brazil the 1994 World Cup, and he was FIFA's world player that year, top scorer in La Liga with 30 goals in the title season, and a Copa América winner in 1989 and 1997. Career record: 70 caps and 55 goals for Brazil; club career at CR Vasco da Gama, PSV Eindhoven, Fluminense; honours include FIFA World Player of the Year 1994.
Harry Kane
England · 2011–26 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in England
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 121 · 85 goals
- Clubs
- Tottenham Hotspur, Millwall, FC Bayern Munich
- Honours
- European Golden Shoe · Hall of Fame
England's record goalscorer, his prolific finishing and exceptional all-round game make him one of the most complete strikers of the modern era. Career record: 121 caps and 85 goals for England; club career at Tottenham Hotspur, Millwall, FC Bayern Munich; honours include European Golden Shoe, Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Romário ahead by 3 rating points, 95 against 92.
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