Gaetano Scirea vs Giuseppe Meazza
Both Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Gaetano Scirea
Italy · 1975–1986 · CB
- Rank in Italy
- #8 of 33
- Caps · Italy
- 78 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- Atalanta BC, Juventus
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1982
The elegant sweeper was a linchpin of Juventus's golden era, seamlessly transitioning from defense to attack and winning the 1982 World Cup. Career record: 78 caps and 2 goals for Italy; club career at Atalanta BC, Juventus; honours include FIFA World Cup 1982.
Giuseppe Meazza
Italy · 1930–1939 · SS
- Rank in Italy
- #10 of 33
- Caps · Italy
- 53 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1934 · FIFA World Cup 1938
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; honours include FIFA World Cup 1934, FIFA World Cup 1938.
The careers, side by side
Gaetano Scirea is editorial rank 8 and Giuseppe Meazza rank 10 in Italy's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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