Zico vs Roberto Baggio
Brazil against Italy. 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.
Roberto Baggio
Italy · 1982–2004 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Italy
- #11 of 33
- Caps
- 56 · 27 goals
- Clubs
- ACF Fiorentina, Juventus, Brescia Calcio
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1993 · FIFA World Player of the Year 1993 · Golden Foot 2003
The "Divine Ponytail", Baggio's mesmerising dribbling and breathtaking goals lit up three World Cups, making him one of Italy's most beloved and tragic heroes. Career record: 56 caps and 27 goals for Italy; club career at ACF Fiorentina, Juventus, Brescia Calcio; honours include Ballon d'Or 1993, FIFA World Player of the Year 1993, Golden Foot 2003.
The verdict
The almanac puts Zico ahead by 1 rating point, 95 against 94.
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