Luís Figo vs Rui Costa
Portugal against Portugal. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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 Luís Figo ahead by 2 rating points, 93 against 91.
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