Dino Zoff vs Edwin van der Sar
Italy against Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Dino Zoff
Italy · 1980s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Italy
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 112 · 84 goals
- Clubs
- Mantova 1911, SSC Napoli, Juventus
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame (1982–2000)
The oldest player to win a World Cup, his steadfast presence between the posts led Italy to glory in 1982. Career record: 112 caps and 84 goals for Italy; club career at Mantova 1911, SSC Napoli, Juventus; honours include 2× Hall of Fame (1982–2000).
Edwin van der Sar
Netherlands · 1995–2008 · GK
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Netherlands
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 130 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Barcelona, Fulham, Manchester United
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 1998 · Hall of Fame
A commanding presence between the sticks for Ajax and Manchester United, Van der Sar lifted the Champions League trophy in both 1995 and 2008. Career record: 130 caps and 0 goals for Netherlands; club career at Barcelona, Fulham, Manchester United; honours include national Player of the Year 1998, Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Dino Zoff ahead by 3 rating points, 95 against 92.
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