José Antonio Camacho vs Antonio Cabrini
Spain against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Antonio Cabrini
Italy · 1976–1989 · LB
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Italy
- #21 of 33
- Caps
- 73 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Atalanta BC, Juventus, Bologna F.C. 1909
His penalty went wide in the 25th minute of the 1982 final against West Germany, the first spot kick ever missed in a World Cup final, and he kept overlapping down the left until Italy had won 3-1. Bell'Antonio to the Italian public, he holds that World Cup, the 1985 European Cup and 1984 Cup Winners' Cup with Juventus, six league titles, and the 1978 best young player award. Career record: 73 caps and 9 goals for Italy; club career at Atalanta BC, Juventus, Bologna F.C. 1909.
The verdict
The almanac puts Antonio Cabrini ahead by 1 rating point, 90 against 89.
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