Omar Sívori vs Erling Haaland
Argentina against Norway. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Omar Sívori
Argentina · 1956–62 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Argentina
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 19 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Club Atlético River Plate, Juventus, SSC Napoli
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1961
Argentina's 1957 South American Championship was won by a forward line the press called the carasucias, and he was the one playing with his socks rolled down to his ankles, treating the nutmeg as a signature. Juventus paid a world-record fee of 10 million pesos for him that year, and he returned the 1961 Ballon d'Or, three Serie A titles and two Coppa Italia, on top of the three Argentine championships he had already won with River Plate. Career record: 19 caps and 9 goals for Argentina; club career at Club Atlético River Plate, Juventus, SSC Napoli; honours include Ballon d'Or 1961.
Erling Haaland
Norway · SS
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Norway
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 54 · 62 goals
- Clubs
- Molde FK, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 2023 · European Golden Shoe
The prolific goal machine, his explosive pace, towering physique, and relentless finishing have made him one of Europe's most feared strikers. Career record: 54 caps and 62 goals for Norway; club career at Molde FK, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City; honours include European Golden Shoe, national Player of the Year 2023.
The verdict
The almanac puts Erling Haaland ahead by 2 rating points, 94 against 92.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.