Bobby Moore vs Juan Alberto Schiaffino
England against Uruguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Bobby Moore
England · 1966–70 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in England
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 108 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- West Ham United, Fulham, FC Midtjylland
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
England's World Cup-winning captain from 1966, he epitomised defensive elegance and leadership, famously shutting down Pele in 1970. Career record: 108 caps and 2 goals for England; club career at West Ham United, Fulham, FC Midtjylland; honours include Hall of Fame.
Juan Alberto Schiaffino
Uruguay · 1950–59 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Uruguay
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 21 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- Club Atlético Peñarol, AC Milan, AS Roma
The Maracanã fell quiet in the 66th minute on 16 July 1950, when he met Ghiggia's cross and put Uruguay level against a Brazil side already being called champions. That afternoon brought the 1950 World Cup, and he added three Uruguayan titles with Peñarol, a world record move to Milan for 52 million lire in 1954, three Serie A championships in 1955, 1957 and 1959, and the Latin Cup in 1956. Career record: 21 caps and 8 goals for Uruguay; club career at Club Atlético Peñarol, AC Milan, AS Roma.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 94.
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