Andrés Iniesta vs Fabio Cannavaro
Spain against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Andrés Iniesta
Spain · 2010s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Spain
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 131 · 13 goals
- Clubs
- FC Barcelona, Vissel Kobe
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
Andrés Iniesta, the creator of countless moments of magic for Barcelona, forever etched his name in history with the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final. Career record: 131 caps and 13 goals for Spain; club career at FC Barcelona Atlètic, FC Barcelona, Vissel Kobe; honours include 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 cannot separate them: both are rated 95.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.