José Águas vs Rui Costa
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.
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 puts Rui Costa ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.
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