Gianni Rivera vs Kenny Dalglish
Italy against Scotland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Gianni Rivera
Italy · 1960s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Italy
- #13 of 33
- Caps
- 63 · 15 goals
- Clubs
- US Alessandria Calcio 1912, AC Milan
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or
The Golden Boy of Italian football, Rivera was a sublime attacking midfielder whose elegance and goalscoring flair earned him the Ballon d'Or in 1969 and a European Cup with AC Milan. Career record: 63 caps and 15 goals for Italy; club career at US Alessandria Calcio 1912, AC Milan; honours include Ballon d'Or.
Kenny Dalglish
Scotland · CM
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Scotland
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 102 · 30 goals
- Clubs
- Celtic, Liverpool
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
King Kenny, a true footballing monarch, dazzled defenses with his sublime close control and visionary passing, leading Liverpool to unparalleled glory. Career record: 102 caps and 30 goals for Scotland; club career at Celtic, Liverpool; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Kenny Dalglish ahead by 1 rating point, 94 against 93.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.