Freddy Rincón vs Juan Cuadrado
Colombia against Colombia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Freddy Rincón
Colombia · 1990–2000 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Colombia
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 84 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- América de Cali, SSC Napoli, S.C. Corinthians Paulista
Valderrama slid the pass, and in stoppage time against West Germany on 19 June 1990 Rincón rolled the ball between Bodo Illgner's legs for the 1-1 draw that took Colombia into the second round. He captained Corinthians to the first FIFA Club World Championship in 2000, won Brazilian league titles with Palmeiras in 1994 and Corinthians in 1998 and 1999, took two Colombian championships with América de Cali, and finished third at the Copa América in 1993 and 1995. Career record: 84 caps and 17 goals for Colombia; club career at América de Cali, SSC Napoli, S.C. Corinthians Paulista.
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 cannot separate them: both are rated 87.
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