33·Legends

Zico vs Zinedine Zidane

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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Zinedine Zidane

France · 1990s · CM

Almanac rating
98
Rank in France
#1 of 33
Caps
108 · 31 goals
Clubs
FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Juventus, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
Honours
Ballon d'Or 1998 · 3× FIFA World Player of the Year (1998–2003)

The mercurial maestro whose iconic Marseille turn, balletic grace, and unforgettable header in the 1998 World Cup final defined a golden era for France and Real Madrid. Career record: 108 caps and 31 goals for France; club career at FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Juventus, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include Ballon d'Or 1998, 3× FIFA World Player of the Year (1998–2003).

The verdict

The almanac puts Zinedine Zidane ahead by 3 rating points, 98 against 95.

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