Raúl González vs Xavi
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.
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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