Sergio Busquets vs Marco Tardelli
Spain against Italy. 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.
Marco Tardelli
Italy · 1980s · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Italy
- #18 of 33
- Caps
- 81 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- Pisa SC, Juventus, Inter Milan
His iconic scream after scoring in the 1982 World Cup final perfectly encapsulated the passion and tenacity of Italy's midfield engine. Career record: 81 caps and 6 goals for Italy; club career at Pisa SC, Juventus, Inter Milan.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 91.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.