Carlos Valderrama vs Rivaldo
Carlos Valderrama vs Rivaldo: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Carlos Valderrama and Rivaldo?
Rivaldo emerged as a key figure in Brazilian football during Valderrama's prime. Their encounters in Copa América and World Cup qualifiers were highly competitive.
Carlos Valderrama
Key numbers
- Total appearances637
- Total goals58
- International caps111
- International goals11
- MLS assists114
Top honours
- South American Footballer of the Year1987, 1993
- FIFA 100Named by Pelé in 2004 as one of the world's greatest living players
- MLS All-Time Best XI2005
- Copa AméricaParticipated in 1987, 1991, 1993, 1995
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Rivaldo
Key numbers
- International caps74
- International goals35
- World Cups2
- Copa América1
Top honours
- FIFA World Cup2002
- Ballon d'Or1999
- Copa América1999