33·Legends

Arjen Robben vs Pedro Cea

Netherlands against Uruguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Arjen Robben

Netherlands · 2010s · RM

Almanac rating
91
Rank in Netherlands
#7 of 33
Caps
96 · 37 goals
Clubs
PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea, FC Bayern Munich
Honours
2× national Player of the Year (2010–2010)

The legendary Dutchman terrorised defences with his signature move, cutting in from the right wing to score spectacular goals, most notably the winner in the 2013 Champions League final for Bayern Munich. Career record: 96 caps and 37 goals for Netherlands; club career at PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea, FC Bayern Munich; honours include 2× national Player of the Year (2010–2010).

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Pedro Cea

Uruguay · 1924–30 · RM

Almanac rating
90
Rank in Uruguay
#13 of 33
Caps
26 · 13 goals
Clubs
Centro Atletico Lito, C.A. Bella Vista, Club Nacional de Football

Yugoslavia led inside four minutes of the 1930 semi-final, so he equalised and kept going, finishing with three goals in a 6-1 win on 27 July. Three days later he levelled the first World Cup final at 2-2 and Uruguay beat Argentina 4-2, a title he added to Olympic gold in 1924 and 1928 and two Copa América wins, having scored five times across that first tournament. Career record: 26 caps and 13 goals for Uruguay; club career at Centro Atletico Lito, C.A. Bella Vista, Club Nacional de Football.

The verdict

The almanac puts Arjen Robben ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.

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