Carlos Valderrama vs Juan Cuadrado
Colombia against Colombia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Carlos Valderrama
Colombia · 1987–2000 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Colombia
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 111 · 12 goals
- Clubs
- Millonarios, Deportivo Cali, Montpellier Hérault Sport Club
In the 93rd minute against West Germany in Milan, 1990, Valderrama traded two wall passes and threaded the ball to Freddy Rincón, whose finish through Bodo Illgner's legs put Colombia into the last 16. South American Footballer of the Year in 1987 and 1993, he captained Colombia at three World Cups across 111 caps, took the first MLS MVP award in 1996 and set a league record of 26 assists in 2000, at 38. Career record: 111 caps and 12 goals for Colombia; club career at Millonarios, Deportivo Cali, Montpellier Hérault Sport Club.
Juan Cuadrado
Colombia · 2014–24 · RM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Colombia
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 116 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- US Lecce, ACF Fiorentina, Juventus
In Brazil in 2014 he ended the World Cup with four assists, tied with Toni Kroos at the top of the tournament chart despite playing fewer minutes than the German. Six Serie A titles followed, five at Juventus between 2016 and 2020 and one at Inter in 2024, plus four Coppa Italia wins, a Premier League title with Chelsea in 2015, and 116 caps for Colombia. Career record: 116 caps and 11 goals for Colombia; club career at US Lecce, ACF Fiorentina, Juventus.
The verdict
The almanac puts Carlos Valderrama ahead by 2 rating points, 89 against 87.
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