Carlos Valderrama vs Luis Díaz
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.
Luis Díaz
Colombia · 2021–25 · LM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Colombia
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 70 · 21 goals
- Clubs
- Barranquilla, FC Porto, Liverpool
He scored twice at the Parc des Princes on 4 November 2025 and was sent off before half-time for a lunge on Achraf Hakimi, the first player in Champions League history to manage both in one half. Bayern won that night and took the Bundesliga in his first season, following the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup he won at Liverpool, the Primeira Liga at Porto, and the 2021 Copa América Golden Boot he shared with Lionel Messi. Career record: 70 caps and 21 goals for Colombia; club career at Barranquilla, FC Porto, Liverpool.
The verdict
The almanac puts Carlos Valderrama ahead by 1 rating point, 89 against 88.
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