France against Portugal. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
France · 2010s · LM
The electric forward who became only the second player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, powering France to the 2018 title and cementing his status as a global superstar. Career record: 106 caps and 66 goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include European Golden Shoe.
Portugal · 2002–26 · LM
The Juventus crowd stood and applauded a Real Madrid player on 3 April 2018, after he rose 2.31 metres in their own stadium and hooked an overhead kick past their goalkeeper. He has won five Ballon d'Or awards, five European Cups, Euro 2016 with Portugal, the Nations League in 2019 and 2025, and league titles in England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia; his 140 Champions League goals remain the record. Career record: 233 caps and 146 goals for Portugal; club career at Manchester United, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Al-Nassr; honours include 3× Ballon d'Or (2008–2014), FIFA World Player of the Year 2008, 2× European Golden Shoe (2008–2011).
The almanac puts Cristiano Ronaldo ahead by 5 rating points, 98 against 93.
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