David Villa vs Luis Suárez Miramontes
Spain against Spain. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
David Villa
Spain · 2000–19 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Spain
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 98 · 67 goals
- Clubs
- Sporting de Gijón, Valencia CF, New York City
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
Spain's all-time record goalscorer, his crucial strikes led La Roja to an unprecedented World Cup and European Championship double. Career record: 98 caps and 67 goals for Spain; club career at Sporting de Gijón, Valencia CF, New York City; honours include Hall of Fame.
Luis Suárez Miramontes
Spain · 1953–73 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Spain
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 32 · 14 goals
- Clubs
- FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, U.C. Sampdoria
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · Hall of Fame
The sole Spanish male Ballon d'Or winner, Luis Suárez Miramontes was a deep-lying playmaker who wove magic for Barcelona and the legendary Grande Inter side of the 1960s. Career record: 32 caps and 14 goals for Spain; club career at FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, U.C. Sampdoria; honours include Ballon d'Or, Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Luis Suárez Miramontes ahead by 1 rating point, 92 against 91.
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