James Rodríguez vs Juan Cuadrado
Colombia against Colombia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
James Rodríguez
Colombia · 2014–24 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Colombia
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 122 · 31 goals
- Clubs
- FC Porto, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, FC Bayern Munich
- Honours
- Golden Boot 2014
Twenty-five yards out at the Maracanã on 28 June 2014, back to goal, James took Abel Aguilar's header on his chest, turned and volleyed left-footed in off the bar against Uruguay. It won the Puskás Award, and he finished that World Cup with the Golden Boot on six goals; two Champions League titles at Real Madrid, La Liga in 2017, back-to-back Bundesligas at Bayern and the 2024 Copa América Golden Ball followed. Career record: 122 caps and 31 goals for Colombia; club career at FC Porto, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, FC Bayern Munich; honours include Golden Boot 2014.
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 James Rodríguez ahead by 2 rating points, 89 against 87.
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