Elías Figueroa vs Sergio Ramos
Chile against Spain. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Elías Figueroa
Chile · 1974–78 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Chile
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 47 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- Club Atlético Peñarol, S.C. Internacional, C.D. Palestino
On 14 December 1975 at the Beira-Rio, sunlight broke through the cloud as he rose above Cruzeiro's defenders to head in Valdomiro's cross, the only goal of the final and the one Brazilians call the Gol Iluminado. South American Footballer of the Year in 1974, 1975 and 1976, he won Brazilian championships in 1975 and 1976, Uruguayan titles with Peñarol, the Chilean league with Palestino in 1978, and a place in the 1974 World Cup all-star team. Career record: 47 caps and 2 goals for Chile; club career at Club Atlético Peñarol, S.C. Internacional, C.D. Palestino.
Sergio Ramos
Spain · 2004–25 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Spain
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 180 · 23 goals
- Clubs
- Sevilla, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Paris Saint-Germain
- Honours
- Hall of Fame 2011
Spain's iconic captain, Sergio Ramos was the ultimate big-game player, delivering crucial goals and relentless defending on the way to World Cup and multiple Champions League glories. Career record: 180 caps and 23 goals for Spain; club career at Sevilla, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Paris Saint-Germain; honours include Hall of Fame 2011.
The verdict
The almanac puts Sergio Ramos ahead by 1 rating point, 93 against 92.
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