Jordi Alba vs Andreas Brehme
Spain against Germany. 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.
Andreas Brehme
Germany · 1990s · LB
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Germany
- #22 of 33
- Caps
- 86 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- HSV Barmbek-Uhlenhorst, 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Inter Milan
- Honours
- Hall of Fame 2018
A dead-ball specialist and a big-game player, Andreas Brehme famously scored the winning penalty in the 1990 World Cup final, proficient with both feet from left-back. Career record: 86 caps and 8 goals for Germany; club career at HSV Barmbek-Uhlenhorst, 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Inter Milan; honours include Hall of Fame 2018.
The verdict
The almanac puts Jordi Alba ahead by 2 rating points, 90 against 88.
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