Paul Breitner vs Giacinto Facchetti
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.
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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