Bastian Schweinsteiger vs Marco Tardelli
Germany against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Bastian Schweinsteiger
Germany · 2010s · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Germany
- #14 of 33
- Caps
- 121 · 24 goals
- Clubs
- FC Bayern Munich, Chicago Fire
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 2013 · Hall of Fame
A tireless engine and deep-lying playmaker, Schweinsteiger captained Germany to their 2014 World Cup triumph and was central to Bayern Munich's historic treble season. Career record: 121 caps and 24 goals for Germany; club career at FC Bayern Munich II, FC Bayern Munich, Chicago Fire; honours include national Player of the Year 2013, Hall of Fame.
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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