Francisco Gento vs Cristiano Ronaldo
Spain against Portugal. 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.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal · 2002–26 · LM
- Almanac rating
- 98
- Rank in Portugal
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 233 · 146 goals
- Clubs
- Manchester United, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Al-Nassr
- Honours
- 3× Ballon d'Or (2008–2014) · FIFA World Player of the Year 2008 · 2× European Golden Shoe (2008–2011)
The Juventus crowd stood and applauded a Real Madrid player on 3 April 2018, after he rose 2.31 metres in their own stadium and hooked an overhead kick past their goalkeeper. He has won five Ballon d'Or awards, five European Cups, Euro 2016 with Portugal, the Nations League in 2019 and 2025, and league titles in England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia; his 140 Champions League goals remain the record. Career record: 233 caps and 146 goals for Portugal; club career at Manchester United, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Al-Nassr; honours include 3× Ballon d'Or (2008–2014), FIFA World Player of the Year 2008, 2× European Golden Shoe (2008–2011).
The verdict
The almanac puts Cristiano Ronaldo ahead by 7 rating points, 98 against 91.
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