Giuseppe Bergomi vs Wim Suurbier
Italy against Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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Giuseppe Bergomi
Italy · 1979–99 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Italy
- #25 of 33
- Caps
- 81 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- Inter Milan
- Honours
- Hall of Fame 1991
A true one-club man for Inter Milan, 'Lo Zio' (The Uncle) famously played in four World Cups, embodying defensive excellence and versatility. Career record: 81 caps and 6 goals for Italy; club career at Inter Milan; honours include Hall of Fame 1991.
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Wim Suurbier
Netherlands · 1974–78 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Netherlands
- #19 of 33
- Caps
- 60 · 3 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, FC Metz, Los Angeles Aztecs
A marauding full-back in Ajax's 'Total Football' dynasty, he played in both the 1974 and 1978 World Cup finals. Career record: 60 caps and 3 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, FC Metz, Los Angeles Aztecs.
The verdict
The almanac puts Giuseppe Bergomi ahead by 1 rating point, 90 against 89.
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