David Villa vs Raúl González
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.
Raúl González
Spain · 1994–2015 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Spain
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 102 · 44 goals
- Clubs
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Schalke 04, Al Sadd Sports Club
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A prolific and iconic striker for Real Madrid, Raúl González epitomised grace and predatory instinct inside the box, holding numerous scoring records prior to the modern era. Career record: 102 caps and 44 goals for Spain; club career at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Schalke 04, Al Sadd Sports Club; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Raúl González ahead by 1 rating point, 92 against 91.
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