Gaetano Scirea vs Frank Rijkaard
Italy against Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Gaetano Scirea
Italy · 1980s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Italy
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 78 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- Atalanta BC, Juventus
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.
Frank Rijkaard
Netherlands · 1980s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Netherlands
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 73 · 10 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Real Zaragoza, AC Milan
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 1995
An elegant yet imposing figure, Rijkaard was a defensive lynchpin for both AC Milan and Ajax, winning the Euros in 1988 and dominating as a centre-back or defensive midfielder. Career record: 73 caps and 10 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, Real Zaragoza, AC Milan; honours include national Player of the Year 1995.
The verdict
The almanac puts Gaetano Scirea ahead by 1 rating point, 94 against 93.
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