Dani Carvajal vs José Nasazzi
Spain against Uruguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Dani Carvajal
Spain · 2010–26 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Spain
- #19 of 33
- Caps
- 52 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
The ever-reliable marauding right-back, Carvajal has been an integral part of Real Madrid's multiple Champions League winning dynasties with his tenacious defending and timely assists. Career record: 52 caps and 1 goals for Spain; club career at Real Madrid Castilla, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol.
José Nasazzi
Uruguay · 1923–35 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Uruguay
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 41 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- C.A. Bella Vista, Club Nacional de Football
When Uruguay beat Argentina 4-2 in Montevideo on 30 July 1930, he was the man handed the Jules Rimet trophy, the first captain in history to hold it. El Gran Mariscal captained the sides that took Olympic gold in 1924 and 1928 and that 1930 World Cup, won four South American Championships in 1923, 1924, 1926 and 1935, and was voted the best player of the 1930 tournament. Career record: 41 caps and 0 goals for Uruguay; club career at C.A. Bella Vista, Club Nacional de Football.
The verdict
The almanac puts José Nasazzi ahead by 2 rating points, 91 against 89.
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