33·Legends

Zico vs Alfredo Di Stéfano

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

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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.

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Alfredo Di Stéfano

Alfredo Di Stéfano

Spain · 1945–66 · ST

Almanac rating
98
Rank in Spain
#1 of 33
Caps
31 · 23 goals
Clubs
Millonarios, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Honours
2× Ballon d'Or (1957–1959) · 2× Hall of Fame

A true visionary, the iconic Argentine-born forward transformed Real Madrid into a European powerhouse, winning five consecutive European Cups. Career record: 31 caps and 23 goals for Spain; club career at Millonarios, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona; honours include 2× Ballon d'Or (1957–1959), 2× Hall of Fame.

The verdict

The almanac puts Alfredo Di Stéfano ahead by 3 rating points, 98 against 95.

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