Deco vs José Águas
Portugal against Portugal. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Deco
Portugal · 2000s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Portugal
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 75 · 5 goals
- Clubs
- FC Porto, FC Barcelona, Fluminense
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A diminutive dynamo, his inventive passing and tireless work rate were instrumental in Porto's shock 2004 Champions League triumph and Chelsea's domestic dominance. Career record: 75 caps and 5 goals for Portugal; club career at FC Porto, FC Barcelona, Fluminense; honours include Hall of Fame.
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 puts Deco ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.
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