Alfredo Di Stéfano vs Gunnar Nordahl
Spain against Sweden. 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.
Gunnar Nordahl
Sweden · ST
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Sweden
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 33 · 43 goals
- Clubs
- Degerfors IF, IFK Norrköping FK, AC Milan
One of the greatest strikers in Serie A history, Nordahl was a relentless goal machine for AC Milan, claiming the Capocannoniere title five times. Career record: 33 caps and 43 goals for Sweden; club career at Degerfors IF, IFK Norrköping FK, AC Milan.
The verdict
The almanac puts Alfredo Di Stéfano ahead by 4 rating points, 98 against 94.
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