Stanley Matthews vs Amancio Amaro
England against Spain. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Stanley Matthews
England · 1950s · LM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in England
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 54 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- Stoke City, The Football League XI, Blackpool
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · 2× Hall of Fame
The original 'Wizard of the Dribble,' this legendary winger's mesmerizing footwork earned him the inaugural Ballon d'Or in 1956. Career record: 54 caps and 11 goals for England; club career at Stoke City, The Football League XI, Blackpool; honours include Ballon d'Or, 2× Hall of Fame.
Amancio Amaro
Spain · 1960s · LM
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Spain
- #17 of 33
- Caps
- 42 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- Deportivo de A Coruña, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A legendary winger for Real Madrid, his electrifying dribbling and decisive goals powered them to six European Cups and Spain's 1964 Euros triumph. Career record: 42 caps and 11 goals for Spain; club career at Deportivo de A Coruña, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Stanley Matthews ahead by 3 rating points, 92 against 89.
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