Amancio Amaro vs Ryan Giggs
Spain against Wales. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Ryan Giggs
Wales · LM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Wales
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 64 · 12 goals
- Clubs
- Manchester United
- Honours
- Hall of Fame 2007
The epitome of a one-club man and a Premier League legend, Giggs terrorised defences from the left wing for over two decades, winning an unprecedented 13 league titles with Manchester United. Career record: 64 caps and 12 goals for Wales; club career at Manchester United; honours include Hall of Fame 2007.
The verdict
The almanac puts Ryan Giggs ahead by 2 rating points, 91 against 89.
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