33·Legends

Freddy Rincón vs Luis Díaz

Colombia against Colombia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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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.

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Luis Díaz

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 Luis Díaz ahead by 1 rating point, 88 against 87.

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