Bernardo Silva vs José Águas
Portugal against Portugal. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Bernardo Silva
Portugal · 2013–26 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Portugal
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 107 · 14 goals
- Clubs
- AS Monaco, Manchester City
The 'Little Magician' weaves intricate patterns, his sublime dribbling and incisive passes pulling strings for Manchester City and Portugal. Career record: 107 caps and 14 goals for Portugal; club career at S.L. Benfica B, AS Monaco, Manchester City.
José Águas
Portugal · 1950–69 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Portugal
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 25 · 311 goals
- Clubs
- S.L. Benfica, FK Austria Wien
Bern, 31 May 1961: the captain Portugal called Cabeça de Ouro, golden head, put Benfica ahead in the 30th minute against Barcelona, his eleventh goal of a European Cup he finished as top scorer. He scored first again in the 1962 final against Real Madrid to make it two European Cups as captain, and at Benfica he won five league titles, seven Portuguese cups and five seasons as the league's leading scorer. Career record: 25 caps and 311 goals for Portugal; club career at S.L. Benfica, FK Austria Wien.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 90.
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