Franco Baresi vs Nemanja Vidić
Italy against Serbia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Nemanja Vidić
Serbia · CB
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Serbia
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 56 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- FK Crvena zvezda, Spartak Moscow, Manchester United
One half of Manchester United's impenetrable central defensive partnership, the Serbian rock earned five Premier League titles and a Champions League winner's medal. Career record: 56 caps and 2 goals for Serbia; club career at FK Crvena zvezda, Spartak Moscow, Manchester United.
The verdict
The almanac puts Franco Baresi ahead by 4 rating points, 96 against 92.
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