Alfredo Di Stéfano vs Fabio Cannavaro
Spain against Italy. 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.
Fabio Cannavaro
Italy · 2000s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Italy
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 136 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 2006 · FIFA World Player of the Year 2006 · 2× Hall of Fame (2000–2006)
The inspirational captain who hoisted the 2006 World Cup, his defensive masterclass earned him the Ballon d'Or that same year. Career record: 136 caps and 2 goals for Italy; club career at Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include Ballon d'Or 2006, FIFA World Player of the Year 2006, 2× Hall of Fame (2000–2006).
The verdict
The almanac puts Alfredo Di Stéfano ahead by 3 rating points, 98 against 95.
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