Jordi Alba vs Manuel Amoros
Spain against France. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Jordi Alba
Spain · 2007–25 · LB
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Spain
- #13 of 33
- Caps
- 93 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Valencia CF, FC Barcelona, Inter Miami CF
Spain's second goal in the Euro 2012 final was his: a break from halfway on 1 July, Xavi's pass taken in stride, the finish slid past Buffon in a 4-0 win over Italy. Alongside that Euro 2012 title he won the 2023 Nations League, the 2015 Champions League, six Spanish league titles and five Copas del Rey at Barcelona, then an MLS Cup with Inter Miami in his final match, December 2025. Career record: 93 caps and 9 goals for Spain; club career at Valencia CF, FC Barcelona, Inter Miami CF.
Manuel Amoros
France · 1980s · LB
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in France
- #23 of 33
- Caps
- 82 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- AS Monaco, Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais
One of France's finest full-backs, he marauded down the flanks for Monaco and Marseille, winning the Champions League and reaching the Euro 1984 final with Les Bleus. Career record: 82 caps and 1 goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais.
The verdict
The almanac puts Jordi Alba ahead by 1 rating point, 90 against 89.
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