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Who between Eusébio and Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest from Portugal? Can Philippe Coutinho outshine Ronaldinho? And it's master vs apprentice as Buffon battles Donnarumma.

Who is the better number 10 between Maradona and Messi? And Hugo Lloris may have won a World Cup, but can he come out on top over Fabien Barthez?

Pelé is an irreplaceable forward for Santos, but has he met his match in Neymar? And can Pickford outperform predecessor Hart? And who will win national bragging rights between Feghouli and Mahrez?

Giggs vs Bale is an elite encounter of Wales best footballers. And Spain may have found the heir to their midfield exorcist in Xavi v Thiago. A Dutch centre back battle between Stam v Van Dijk.

Germany's throne may be shaken up in Beckenbauer vs Hummels. Only one of Uruguay's forwards can be the best in Suarez vs Cavani. And it's Slovenia's Handanović vs Oblak.

Rooney vs Kane will determine England's all-time leader in goals. Who between Brazil's Kaká and Firmino can counter the best? And it's Varane vs Umtiti.

Two of Britain's greatest with clash in Best vs Beckham. Spanish centre back bragging rights are fought over by Ramos and Piqué. And it's Colombia's Higuita vs Ospina.

France's forwards will face-off in Henry vs Mbappé. Who has been more crucial to Chile's success - Vidal or Sanchez? And Silva and Guedes are ready to make an impact for Portugal.

It's Schweinsteiger vs Kroos as two Hall of Famers face off. Can Brazil's Ronaldo out-battle Gabriel Jesus? And it's father vs son for Denmark with Schmeichel vs Schmeichel.

Has Spain's Raul met his match in Asensio? Can English prodigy Marcus Rashford compete with Michael Owen? And two Serbian centre backs battle for national bragging rights in Ivanovic vs Kolarov.

Though sharing a surname, Germany's Gerd Müller and Thomas Müller couldn't be more different. It's Brazil's Silva vs Casemiro. And Senegalese players Diouf and Mané face off.

It's Britain's Gerrard vs Alli. Who means more to their nation? And Brazil is known for scoring goals, but is Taffarel or Alisson the best?

Who can claim national bragging rights between Croatia's Modric and Rakitic? Can Brazil's Silva beat upcoming rival Marquinhos? And it's Italy's tiny stars that compete in Giovinco vs Insigne.

Laudrup battles Eriksen for the position of the greatest Dane of all. Spain's Alcacer wants the same opportunity to challenge David Villa. And Laporte is a centre back in the mould of Laurent Blanc.

Can Kimmich take over Lahm as the heartbeat of Bayern Munich? Who's the best for Bosnia Herzegovina between Dzeko and Pianic? And it's Asprilla vs Falcao for Colombia.

Valderrama may have led Colombia to three World Cups, but Rodriguez has shined since. Spain's Casillas was a saint but De Gea is standing tall. And it's Hernandez vs Pavard for France.

Now moved on, France's Platini and Zidane were just two of the country's greats. Can USA's Pulisic beat Donovan's record? And two Peruvians have made their mark in the Bundesliga, but who is better?

Has Spain's Fabregas or Silva had a bigger impact on the English Premier League? Who has redefined centre backs more - Chiellini or Bonucci? And it's Argentinian Caballero vs Romero.

Britain's Vieira and Pogba have both overcome lots and won a World Cup for France. Terry and Maguire are both English tough guys. And Mertens and Batshuayi have both starred for Belgium.