Fabio Cannavaro vs Giuseppe Meazza
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).
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 puts Fabio Cannavaro ahead by 1 rating point, 95 against 94.
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