Rodri vs Xavi
Spain against Spain. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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 2 rating points, 95 against 93.
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