33·Legends

José Antonio Camacho vs Paul Breitner

Spain against Germany. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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José Antonio Camacho

Spain · 1973–89 · LB

Almanac rating
89
Rank in Spain
#25 of 33
Caps
81 · 0 goals
Clubs
Albacete Balompié, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol

An uncompromising and fiercely loyal left-back, José Antonio Camacho was a Real Madrid stalwart for 15 seasons and a tenacious presence for the national team. Career record: 81 caps and 0 goals for Spain; club career at Albacete Balompié, Real Madrid Castilla, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol.

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Paul Breitner

Germany · 1970–83 · LB

Almanac rating
89
Rank in Germany
#18 of 33
Caps
48 · 10 goals
Clubs
FC Bayern Munich, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Eintracht Braunschweig
Honours
national Player of the Year 1981 · Hall of Fame 2018

The maverick marauding full-back, Breitner collected a World Cup and a European Championship with West Germany, enjoying trophy-laden spells at both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Career record: 48 caps and 10 goals for Germany; club career at FC Bayern Munich, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Eintracht Braunschweig; honours include national Player of the Year 1981, Hall of Fame 2018.

The verdict

The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 89.

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