Romário vs Dino Zoff
Brazil against Italy. 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.
Dino Zoff
Italy · 1980s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Italy
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 112 · 84 goals
- Clubs
- Mantova 1911, SSC Napoli, Juventus
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame (1982–2000)
The oldest player to win a World Cup, his steadfast presence between the posts led Italy to glory in 1982. Career record: 112 caps and 84 goals for Italy; club career at Mantova 1911, SSC Napoli, Juventus; honours include 2× Hall of Fame (1982–2000).
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 95.
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