Dino Zoff vs Andriy Shevchenko
Italy against Ukraine. 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).
Andriy Shevchenko
Ukraine · 2003–04 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Ukraine
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 111 · 48 goals
- Clubs
- FC Dynamo Kyiv, AC Milan, Chelsea
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 2004 · 5× Hall of Fame (2004–2004)
Ukraine's favourite son, the clinical Milan striker lifted the Champions League in 2003 and earned the 2004 Ballon d'Or for his prolific goal-scoring. Career record: 111 caps and 48 goals for Ukraine; club career at FC Dynamo Kyiv, AC Milan, Chelsea; honours include Ballon d'Or 2004, 5× Hall of Fame (2004–2004).
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 95.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.