Raúl González vs Rodri
Spain against Spain. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Raúl González
Spain · 1994–2015 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Spain
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 102 · 44 goals
- Clubs
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Schalke 04, Al Sadd Sports Club
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A prolific and iconic striker for Real Madrid, Raúl González epitomised grace and predatory instinct inside the box, holding numerous scoring records prior to the modern era. Career record: 102 caps and 44 goals for Spain; club career at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Schalke 04, Al Sadd Sports Club; honours include Hall of Fame.
Rodri
Spain · 2018–26 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Spain
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 68 · 4 goals
- Clubs
- Villarreal CF, Manchester City
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 2024
In Istanbul on 10 June 2023 he arrived on Bernardo Silva's cut-back and bent a low finish into the corner, the only goal of the Champions League final and the strike that completed Manchester City's treble. He captained Spain to the World Cup in 2026 and took the Golden Ball, won Euro 2024 as player of the tournament, the 2024 Ballon d'Or, five Premier League titles and the 2023 Nations League. Career record: 68 caps and 4 goals for Spain; club career at Villarreal CF, Villarreal CF B, Manchester City; honours include Ballon d'Or 2024.
The verdict
The almanac puts Rodri ahead by 1 rating point, 93 against 92.
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