Francesco Totti vs George Best
Italy against Northern Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Francesco Totti
Italy · 1993–2017 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Italy
- #12 of 33
- Caps
- 58 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Trastevere Calcio, AS Roma
- Honours
- 2× national Player of the Year (2000–2000) · Golden Foot 2010 · European Golden Shoe 2007
A one-club man and Roman emperor, Totti's unparalleled vision, audacious skill, and prolific goalscoring earned him a World Cup with Italy and a Serie A title with AS Roma. Career record: 58 caps and 9 goals for Italy; club career at Trastevere Calcio, AS Roma; honours include Golden Foot 2010, European Golden Shoe 2007, 2× national Player of the Year (2000–2000).
George Best
Northern Ireland · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Northern Ireland
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 37 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Manchester United, Fulham, San Jose Earthquakes
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · Hall of Fame 2002
The mercurial superstar defined an era with his dazzling dribbling, breathtaking goals, and captivating flair, a true footballing artist. Career record: 37 caps and 9 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Manchester United, Fulham, San Jose Earthquakes; honours include Ballon d'Or, Hall of Fame 2002.
The verdict
The almanac puts George Best ahead by 2 rating points, 95 against 93.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.