Manuel Amoros vs Giacinto Facchetti
France against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Manuel Amoros
France · 1980s · LB
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in France
- #23 of 33
- Caps
- 82 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- AS Monaco, Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais
One of France's finest full-backs, he marauded down the flanks for Monaco and Marseille, winning the Champions League and reaching the Euro 1984 final with Les Bleus. Career record: 82 caps and 1 goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Olympique de Marseille, Olympique Lyonnais.
Giacinto Facchetti
Italy · 1960–78 · LB
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Italy
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 94 · 3 goals
- Clubs
- Inter Milan
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A trailblazing attacking full-back, Facchetti captained Inter's "Grande Inter" side to four Serie A titles and two European Cups in the 1960s. Career record: 94 caps and 3 goals for Italy; club career at Inter Milan; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Giacinto Facchetti ahead by 5 rating points, 94 against 89.
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