Ronaldo Nazário vs Gunnar Nordahl
Brazil against Sweden. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Ronaldo Nazário
Brazil · 1997–2002 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 96
- Rank in Brazil
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 98 · 62 goals
- Clubs
- Inter Milan, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, S.C. Corinthians Paulista
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1997 · FIFA World Player of the Year 1996 · Golden Foot 2006
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. That win came with eight goals, the Golden Boot and a second Ballon d'Or after 1997, and he also took the Copa América in 1997 and 1999, the UEFA Cup with Inter in 1998 and a then record 15 World Cup goals. 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 Ballon d'Or 1997, FIFA World Player of the Year 1996, Golden Foot 2006.
Gunnar Nordahl
Sweden · ST
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Sweden
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 33 · 43 goals
- Clubs
- Degerfors IF, IFK Norrköping FK, AC Milan
One of the greatest strikers in Serie A history, Nordahl was a relentless goal machine for AC Milan, claiming the Capocannoniere title five times. Career record: 33 caps and 43 goals for Sweden; club career at Degerfors IF, IFK Norrköping FK, AC Milan.
The verdict
The almanac puts Ronaldo Nazário ahead by 2 rating points, 96 against 94.
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