Andreas Brehme vs Paolo Maldini
Germany against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Andreas Brehme
Germany · 1990s · LB
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Germany
- #22 of 33
- Caps
- 86 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- HSV Barmbek-Uhlenhorst, 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Inter Milan
- Honours
- Hall of Fame 2018
A dead-ball specialist and a big-game player, Andreas Brehme famously scored the winning penalty in the 1990 World Cup final, proficient with both feet from left-back. Career record: 86 caps and 8 goals for Germany; club career at HSV Barmbek-Uhlenhorst, 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Inter Milan; honours include Hall of Fame 2018.
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 8 rating points, 96 against 88.
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