Who is better, Barzagli or Neeskens?
Andrea Barzagli leads with a GOAT score of 87.2 against 87.2 for Johan Neeskens — a gap of 0.0 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Barzagli vs Neeskens
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Andrea Barzagli and Johan Neeskens level at 87.2. Andrea Barzagli leads on Longevity. Johan Neeskens leads on Peak.
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BarzagliWinner
87.2Barzagli wins: Longevity
Neeskens
87.2Neeskens wins: Peak
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Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇮🇹 Andrea Barzagli
87.2
Barzagli leads in 4 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Andrea Barzagli
2. Johan Neeskens
Category breakdown
Season form · Form index per season
Career timeline · Form index per season
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Career stage · GOAT pace
Through season 5 · Form index per season1. 🇳🇱 Johan Neeskens5 seasons played · career day 1,826329 goals
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇮🇹 Andrea Barzagli5 seasons played · career day 1,826290 goals
-11.9% vs Neeskens at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Barzagli | 0 | 0 | 50 | 104 | 224 | 591 |
| 🇳🇱 Neeskens | 0 | 0 | 50 | 108 | 248 | 697 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 season periods are measured against the same career window.
| Metric | BarzagliRetired | NeeskensRetired |
|---|---|---|
| World Cup titles | 1 | — |
| Serie A titles | 8 | — |
| Italy caps | 73 | — |
| Coppa Italia titles | 4 | — |
| Career appearances | 550 | — |
| European Cup titles | — | 3 |
| Intercontinental Cup titles | — | 1 |
| World Cup finals | — | 2 |
| Eredivisie titles | — | 4 |
| Netherlands caps | — | 49 |
| Dominance w25% | 84 | 84 |
| Peak w20% | 90 | 92 |
| Longevity w20% | 88 | 86 |
| Honours w20% | 90 | 90 |
| Statistics w15% | 84 | 84 |
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GOAT Rank · the data
Barzagli87.2
Neeskens87.2
FAQ
Where does Neeskens beat Barzagli?
Neeskens scores higher on peak. Barzagli leads on longevity.
How is the Barzagli vs Neeskens score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Barzagli: 87.2, Neeskens: 87.2.
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