David Villa vs Rodri
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.
Rodri
Spain · 2018–26 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Spain
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 68 · 4 goals
- Clubs
- Villarreal CF, Manchester City
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 2024
In Istanbul on 10 June 2023 he arrived on Bernardo Silva's cut-back and bent a low finish into the corner, the only goal of the Champions League final and the strike that completed Manchester City's treble. He captained Spain to the World Cup in 2026 and took the Golden Ball, won Euro 2024 as player of the tournament, the 2024 Ballon d'Or, five Premier League titles and the 2023 Nations League. Career record: 68 caps and 4 goals for Spain; club career at Villarreal CF, Villarreal CF B, Manchester City; honours include Ballon d'Or 2024.
The verdict
The almanac puts Rodri ahead by 2 rating points, 93 against 91.
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