Sócrates vs Kenny Dalglish
Brazil against Scotland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Sócrates
Brazil · 1982–83 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Brazil
- #12 of 33
- Caps
- 60 · 22 goals
- Clubs
- Botafogo Futebol Clube, S.C. Corinthians Paulista, ACF Fiorentina
Corinthians carried a banner onto the pitch in 1983 reading "Win or lose, but always with democracy", the work of their captain, who had the squad voting on its own decisions while Brazil was still run by generals. He captained the 1982 side in Spain, was voted South American Footballer of the Year in 1983, won three Paulista titles with Corinthians, scored 22 goals in 60 games for Brazil, and qualified as a doctor before he turned professional. Career record: 60 caps and 22 goals for Brazil; club career at Botafogo Futebol Clube, S.C. Corinthians Paulista, ACF Fiorentina.
Kenny Dalglish
Scotland · CM
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Scotland
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 102 · 30 goals
- Clubs
- Celtic, Liverpool
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
King Kenny, a true footballing monarch, dazzled defenses with his sublime close control and visionary passing, leading Liverpool to unparalleled glory. Career record: 102 caps and 30 goals for Scotland; club career at Celtic, Liverpool; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Kenny Dalglish ahead by 1 rating point, 94 against 93.
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