33·Legends

Andrés Iniesta vs Juan Alberto Schiaffino

Spain against Uruguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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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.

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Juan Alberto Schiaffino

Uruguay · 1950–59 · CM

Almanac rating
94
Rank in Uruguay
#1 of 33
Caps
21 · 8 goals
Clubs
Club Atlético Peñarol, AC Milan, AS Roma

The Maracanã fell quiet in the 66th minute on 16 July 1950, when he met Ghiggia's cross and put Uruguay level against a Brazil side already being called champions. That afternoon brought the 1950 World Cup, and he added three Uruguayan titles with Peñarol, a world record move to Milan for 52 million lire in 1954, three Serie A championships in 1955, 1957 and 1959, and the Latin Cup in 1956. Career record: 21 caps and 8 goals for Uruguay; club career at Club Atlético Peñarol, AC Milan, AS Roma.

The verdict

The almanac puts Andrés Iniesta ahead by 1 rating point, 95 against 94.

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