Francisco Gento vs Iker Casillas
Spain against Spain. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Francisco Gento
Spain · 1952–71 · LM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Spain
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 43 · 5 goals
- Clubs
- Racing de Santander, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, SD Unión Club
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A genuine trailblazer on the left wing, Francisco Gento etched his name in history by winning an unprecedented six European Cups with the legendary Real Madrid side. Career record: 43 caps and 5 goals for Spain; club career at Racing de Santander, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, SD Unión Club; honours include Hall of Fame.
Iker Casillas
Spain · 2010s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Spain
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 167 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, FC Porto
- Honours
- Golden Foot 2017 · 2× Hall of Fame
"San Iker", the legendary Real Madrid and Spain captain, fearlessly guarded his goal to win the 2010 World Cup and back-to-back Euros in a glittering career. Career record: 167 caps and 0 goals for Spain; club career at Real Madrid C, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, FC Porto; honours include Golden Foot 2017, 2× Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Iker Casillas ahead by 3 rating points, 94 against 91.
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