Sergio Busquets vs Didier Deschamps
Spain against France. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Sergio Busquets
Spain · 2008–25 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Spain
- #11 of 33
- Caps
- 143 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- FC Barcelona, Inter Miami CF
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
The silent orchestrator, Sergio Busquets was the tactical linchpin for Barcelona and Spain, dictating play and exuding an elite level of pressing resistance en route to World Cup and Euros glory. Career record: 143 caps and 2 goals for Spain; club career at FC Barcelona, FC Barcelona Atlètic, Inter Miami CF; honours include Hall of Fame.
Didier Deschamps
France · 1998–2000 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in France
- #14 of 33
- Caps
- 103 · 4 goals
- Clubs
- FC Nantes, Olympique de Marseille, Juventus
- Honours
- The Best FIFA award 2018
France's inspirational captain, he famously lifted both the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 trophies, a midfield general renowned for his tactical intelligence and unwavering work rate. Career record: 103 caps and 4 goals for France; club career at FC Nantes, Olympique de Marseille, Juventus; honours include The Best FIFA award 2018.
The verdict
The almanac puts Sergio Busquets ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.
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