Roberto Baggio vs George Best
Italy against Northern Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Roberto Baggio
Italy · 1982–2004 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Italy
- #11 of 33
- Caps
- 56 · 27 goals
- Clubs
- ACF Fiorentina, Juventus, Brescia Calcio
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1993 · FIFA World Player of the Year 1993 · Golden Foot 2003
The "Divine Ponytail", Baggio's mesmerising dribbling and breathtaking goals lit up three World Cups, making him one of Italy's most beloved and tragic heroes. Career record: 56 caps and 27 goals for Italy; club career at ACF Fiorentina, Juventus, Brescia Calcio; honours include Ballon d'Or 1993, FIFA World Player of the Year 1993, Golden Foot 2003.
George Best
Northern Ireland · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Northern Ireland
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 37 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Manchester United, Fulham, San Jose Earthquakes
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · Hall of Fame 2002
The mercurial superstar defined an era with his dazzling dribbling, breathtaking goals, and captivating flair, a true footballing artist. Career record: 37 caps and 9 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Manchester United, Fulham, San Jose Earthquakes; honours include Ballon d'Or, Hall of Fame 2002.
The verdict
The almanac puts George Best ahead by 1 rating point, 95 against 94.
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