Fabio Cannavaro vs Franco Baresi
Italy against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Fabio Cannavaro
Italy · 2000s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Italy
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 136 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 2006 · FIFA World Player of the Year 2006 · 2× Hall of Fame (2000–2006)
The inspirational captain who hoisted the 2006 World Cup, his defensive masterclass earned him the Ballon d'Or that same year. Career record: 136 caps and 2 goals for Italy; club career at Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include Ballon d'Or 2006, FIFA World Player of the Year 2006, 2× Hall of Fame (2000–2006).
Franco Baresi
Italy · 1977–97 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 96
- Rank in Italy
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 81 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- AC Milan
- Honours
- Hall of Fame 1991
Il Capitano, a balletic yet formidable defender, marshalled AC Milan and Italy with unmatched elegance and leadership, securing numerous Serie A and Champions League titles. Career record: 81 caps and 1 goals for Italy; club career at AC Milan; honours include Hall of Fame 1991.
The verdict
The almanac puts Franco Baresi ahead by 1 rating point, 96 against 95.
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