Marco Tardelli vs Igor Netto
Italy against Russia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Marco Tardelli
Italy · 1980s · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Italy
- #18 of 33
- Caps
- 81 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- Pisa SC, Juventus, Inter Milan
His iconic scream after scoring in the 1982 World Cup final perfectly encapsulated the passion and tenacity of Italy's midfield engine. Career record: 81 caps and 6 goals for Italy; club career at Pisa SC, Juventus, Inter Milan.
Igor Netto
Russia · 1956–60 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Russia
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 54 · 4 goals
- Clubs
- Spartak Moscow, HC Spartak Moscow
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame
A legendary Soviet era captain, his elegant playmaking and leadership from midfield guided Spartak Moscow and the USSR to Olympic gold in 1956 and the 1960 European Championship. Career record: 54 caps and 4 goals for Russia; club career at Spartak Moscow, HC Spartak Moscow; honours include 2× Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 91.
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