Manuel Amoros vs Paolo Maldini
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.
Paolo Maldini
Italy · 1985–2009 · LB
- Almanac rating
- 96
- Rank in Italy
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 126 · 976 goals
- Clubs
- AC Milan
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame (1991–2000)
One of the greatest defenders of all time, 'Il Capitano' won five Champions League titles with AC Milan and was an icon of Italian football for over two decades. Career record: 126 caps and 976 goals for Italy; club career at AC Milan; honours include 2× Hall of Fame (1991–2000).
The verdict
The almanac puts Paolo Maldini ahead by 7 rating points, 96 against 89.
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