Fernando Peyroteo vs Luís Figo
Portugal against Portugal. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Fernando Peyroteo
Portugal · 1937–49 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Portugal
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 20 · 14 goals
- Clubs
- Sporting CP, C.F. Os Belenenses
An absolute goal machine, his prolific record for Sporting CP in the 1930s and 40s established him as one of Portugal's all-time deadliest finishers. Career record: 20 caps and 14 goals for Portugal; club career at Sporting CP, C.F. Os Belenenses.
Luís Figo
Portugal · 2000s · RM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Portugal
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 127 · 32 goals
- Clubs
- Sporting CP, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 2000 · FIFA World Player of the Year 2001 · national Player of the Year
The F.C. Barcelona and Real Madrid legend was a mesmerising winger whose dazzling dribbling, pinpoint crosses, and leadership earned him the 2000 Ballon d'Or. Career record: 127 caps and 32 goals for Portugal; club career at Sporting CP, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include Ballon d'Or 2000, FIFA World Player of the Year 2001, national Player of the Year.
The verdict
The almanac puts Luís Figo ahead by 3 rating points, 93 against 90.
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