33·Legends

Romário vs Robert Lewandowski

Brazil against Poland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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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.

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Robert Lewandowski

Poland · ST

Almanac rating
94
Rank in Poland
#1 of 33
Caps
167 · 89 goals
Clubs
Borussia Dortmund, FC Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona
Honours
3× national Player of the Year (2020–2021) · The Best FIFA award · European Golden Shoe 2021

The ultimate goal machine, Lewandowski's clinical finishing and relentless pursuit of records have made him one of the greatest strikers of all time. Career record: 167 caps and 89 goals for Poland; club career at Borussia Dortmund, FC Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona; honours include The Best FIFA award, European Golden Shoe 2021, 3× national Player of the Year (2020–2021).

The verdict

The almanac puts Romário ahead by 1 rating point, 95 against 94.

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