Paul Breitner vs Antonio Cabrini
Germany against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Paul Breitner
Germany · 1970–83 · LB
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Germany
- #18 of 33
- Caps
- 48 · 10 goals
- Clubs
- FC Bayern Munich, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Eintracht Braunschweig
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 1981 · Hall of Fame 2018
The maverick marauding full-back, Breitner collected a World Cup and a European Championship with West Germany, enjoying trophy-laden spells at both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Career record: 48 caps and 10 goals for Germany; club career at FC Bayern Munich, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Eintracht Braunschweig; honours include national Player of the Year 1981, Hall of Fame 2018.
Antonio Cabrini
Italy · 1976–1989 · LB
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Italy
- #21 of 33
- Caps
- 73 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Atalanta BC, Juventus, Bologna F.C. 1909
His penalty went wide in the 25th minute of the 1982 final against West Germany, the first spot kick ever missed in a World Cup final, and he kept overlapping down the left until Italy had won 3-1. Bell'Antonio to the Italian public, he holds that World Cup, the 1985 European Cup and 1984 Cup Winners' Cup with Juventus, six league titles, and the 1978 best young player award. Career record: 73 caps and 9 goals for Italy; club career at Atalanta BC, Juventus, Bologna F.C. 1909.
The verdict
The almanac puts Antonio Cabrini ahead by 1 rating point, 90 against 89.
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