Rodri vs Patrick Vieira
Spain against France. 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.
Patrick Vieira
France · 1998–2000 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in France
- #11 of 33
- Caps
- 107 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- AS Cannes, Arsenal, Inter Milan
- Honours
- Hall of Fame 2022
The midfield engine of Arsenal’s Invincibles, his imposing physicality and leadership drove France to World Cup 1998 and Euro 2000 glory. Career record: 107 caps and 6 goals for France; club career at AS Cannes, Arsenal, Inter Milan; honours include Hall of Fame 2022.
The verdict
The almanac puts Rodri ahead by 2 rating points, 93 against 91.
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