José Águas vs Pepe
Portugal against Portugal. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Pepe
Portugal · 2010s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Portugal
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 141 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- C.S. Marítimo, FC Porto, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A warrior at the heart of the defence, known for his aggressive style, leadership, and crucial role in Portugal's Euro 2016 victory and Real Madrid's multiple Champions League successes. Career record: 141 caps and 8 goals for Portugal; club career at C.S. Marítimo, FC Porto, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Pepe ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.
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