Cristiano Ronaldo vs Rui Costa
Both Portugal. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal · 2003–2026 · LM
- Rank in Portugal
- #1 of 33
- Caps · Portugal
- 234 · 146 goals
- Clubs
- Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al-Nassr
- Honours
- 5× Ballon d'Or
The Juventus crowd stood and applauded a Real Madrid player on 3 April 2018, after he rose 2.31 metres in their own stadium and hooked an overhead kick past their goalkeeper. Career record: 234 caps and 146 goals for Portugal; club career at Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al-Nassr; honours include 5× Ballon d'Or.
Rui Costa
Portugal · 1993–2004 · CAM
- Rank in Portugal
- #7 of 33
- Caps · Portugal
- 94 · 26 goals
- Clubs
- S.L. Benfica, ACF Fiorentina, AC Milan
The 'Maestro' graced Serie A with his elegant playmaking, a true číslo 10 whose creative genius unlocked defences for Fiorentina and AC Milan. Career record: 94 caps and 26 goals for Portugal; club career at S.L. Benfica, ACF Fiorentina, AC Milan.
The careers, side by side
Cristiano Ronaldo is editorial rank 1 and Rui Costa rank 7 in Portugal's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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