Deco vs Rui Costa
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.
Rui Costa
Portugal · 1991–2008 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Portugal
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 94 · 26 goals
- Clubs
- S.L. Benfica, ACF Fiorentina, AC Milan
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
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; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 91.
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