Alfredo Di Stéfano vs Raúl González
Spain against Spain. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Alfredo Di Stéfano
Spain · 1945–66 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 98
- Rank in Spain
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 31 · 23 goals
- Clubs
- Millonarios, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
- Honours
- 2× Ballon d'Or (1957–1959) · 2× Hall of Fame
A true visionary, the iconic Argentine-born forward transformed Real Madrid into a European powerhouse, winning five consecutive European Cups. Career record: 31 caps and 23 goals for Spain; club career at Millonarios, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona; honours include 2× Ballon d'Or (1957–1959), 2× Hall of Fame.
Raúl González
Spain · 1994–2015 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Spain
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 102 · 44 goals
- Clubs
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Schalke 04, Al Sadd Sports Club
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A prolific and iconic striker for Real Madrid, Raúl González epitomised grace and predatory instinct inside the box, holding numerous scoring records prior to the modern era. Career record: 102 caps and 44 goals for Spain; club career at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Schalke 04, Al Sadd Sports Club; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Alfredo Di Stéfano ahead by 6 rating points, 98 against 92.
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