Fernando Peyroteo vs Mário Coluna
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.
Mário Coluna
Portugal · 1954–70 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Portugal
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 57 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- Grupo Desportivo de Maputo, S.L. Benfica, Olympique Lyonnais
- Honours
- Hall of Fame 2005
The 'Monstro Sagrado' was the heartbeat of Benfica's European conquests in the 1960s, a powerful, elegant midfielder who dictated play and scored vital goals. Career record: 57 caps and 8 goals for Portugal; club career at Grupo Desportivo de Maputo, S.L. Benfica, Olympique Lyonnais; honours include Hall of Fame 2005.
The verdict
The almanac puts Mário Coluna ahead by 2 rating points, 92 against 90.
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