Luis Suárez Miramontes vs Xavi
Spain against Spain. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Luis Suárez Miramontes
Spain · 1953–73 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Spain
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 32 · 14 goals
- Clubs
- FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, U.C. Sampdoria
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · Hall of Fame
The sole Spanish male Ballon d'Or winner, Luis Suárez Miramontes was a deep-lying playmaker who wove magic for Barcelona and the legendary Grande Inter side of the 1960s. Career record: 32 caps and 14 goals for Spain; club career at FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, U.C. Sampdoria; honours include Ballon d'Or, Hall of Fame.
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Xavi
Spain · 1998–2019 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Spain
- #3 of 33
The beating heart of Tiki-Taka, Xavi was a midfield visionary whose unparalleled passing and tactical intelligence drove Spain to World Cup and two European Championships.
The verdict
The almanac puts Xavi ahead by 3 rating points, 95 against 92.
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