Zico vs Bobby Moore
Brazil against England. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Zico
Brazil · 1976–86 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Brazil
- #6 of 33
Liverpool came to Tokyo as European champions on 13 December 1981 and went in three down at half-time, two of the goals laid on for Nunes by the man who ran the game from just behind him. That win completed Flamengo's 1981 double with the Copa Libertadores, and he added four Brazilian championships, South American Footballer of the Year in 1977, 1981 and 1982, World Soccer's player of the year in 1983, and 508 goals for the club.
Bobby Moore
England · 1966–70 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in England
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 108 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- West Ham United, Fulham, FC Midtjylland
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
England's World Cup-winning captain from 1966, he epitomised defensive elegance and leadership, famously shutting down Pele in 1970. Career record: 108 caps and 2 goals for England; club career at West Ham United, Fulham, FC Midtjylland; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Zico ahead by 1 rating point, 95 against 94.
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