Andrea Pirlo vs Giuseppe Meazza
Italy against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Andrea Pirlo
Italy · 2000s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Italy
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 116 · 13 goals
- Clubs
- AC Milan, Juventus, New York City
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame (2004–2006)
The deep-lying conductor, Pirlo's masterful passing and exquisite set-piece delivery guided Italy to the 2006 World Cup and Milan to two Champions League titles. Career record: 116 caps and 13 goals for Italy; club career at AC Milan, Juventus, New York City; honours include 2× Hall of Fame (2004–2006).
Giuseppe Meazza
Italy · 1927–47 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Italy
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 53 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus
A two-time World Cup winner and Inter Milan legend, his creativity and prolific scoring made him Italy's first true footballing superstar. Career record: 53 caps and 33 goals for Italy; club career at Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 94.
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