Rodri vs Igor Netto
Spain against Russia. 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.
Igor Netto
Russia · 1956–60 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Russia
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 54 · 4 goals
- Clubs
- Spartak Moscow, HC Spartak Moscow
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame
A legendary Soviet era captain, his elegant playmaking and leadership from midfield guided Spartak Moscow and the USSR to Olympic gold in 1956 and the 1960 European Championship. Career record: 54 caps and 4 goals for Russia; club career at Spartak Moscow, HC Spartak Moscow; honours include 2× Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Rodri ahead by 2 rating points, 93 against 91.
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