Jordi Alba vs Giacinto Facchetti
Spain against Italy. 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.
Giacinto Facchetti
Italy · 1960–78 · LB
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Italy
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 94 · 3 goals
- Clubs
- Inter Milan
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A trailblazing attacking full-back, Facchetti captained Inter's "Grande Inter" side to four Serie A titles and two European Cups in the 1960s. Career record: 94 caps and 3 goals for Italy; club career at Inter Milan; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Giacinto Facchetti ahead by 4 rating points, 94 against 90.
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