33·Legends

Zico vs Thierry Henry

Brazil against France. 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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Thierry Henry

France · 1997–2010 · SS

Almanac rating
94
Rank in France
#3 of 33
Caps
123 · 51 goals
Clubs
AS Monaco, Arsenal, New York Red Bulls
Honours
2× national Player of the Year (2003–2003) · European Golden Shoe 2004 · Golden Boot 2002

With his back to goal at Highbury on 1 October 2000, Denis Irwin tight behind him, he flicked the ball up, spun and volleyed it over Fabien Barthez in one motion. France won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 with him in the side, Barcelona the 2009 Champions League, and he took two league titles at Arsenal, including the unbeaten season of 2003/04, leaving as their record scorer on 228 goals. Career record: 123 caps and 51 goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Arsenal, New York Red Bulls; honours include European Golden Shoe 2004, Golden Boot 2002, 2× national Player of the Year (2003–2003).

The verdict

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

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