Didier Deschamps vs Marco Tardelli
France against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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 puts Marco Tardelli ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.
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