Giuseppe Meazza vs Zlatan Ibrahimović
Italy against Sweden. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Giuseppe Meazza
Italy · 1927–47 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Italy
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 53 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus
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.
Zlatan Ibrahimović
Sweden · SS
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Sweden
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 122 · 62 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain
- Honours
- 2× national Player of the Year (2005–2008) · Golden Foot 2012
The audacious Swede redefined what was possible with his acrobatic goals and unparalleled confidence, dominating top leagues across Europe for decades. Career record: 122 caps and 62 goals for Sweden; club career at AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain; honours include Golden Foot 2012, 2× national Player of the Year (2005–2008).
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 94.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.