Eden Hazard vs Jean-Marie Pfaff
Belgium against Belgium. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Eden Hazard
Belgium · 2010s · LM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Belgium
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 126 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- Lille OSC, Chelsea, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 2015
A mesmeric dribbler, this diminutive winger consistently defied defenders while inspiring Belgium's golden generation to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals. Career record: 126 caps and 33 goals for Belgium; club career at Lille OSC, Chelsea, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include national Player of the Year 2015.
Jean-Marie Pfaff
Belgium · 1980s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Belgium
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 64 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- K.S.K. Beveren, FC Bayern Munich, Lierse S.K.
An iconic presence between the sticks for Bayern Munich and Belgium, Pfaff’s charismatic leadership secured the 1982 World Cup semi-final for his nation. Career record: 64 caps and 0 goals for Belgium; club career at K.S.K. Beveren, FC Bayern Munich, Lierse S.K..
The verdict
The almanac puts Eden Hazard ahead by 2 rating points, 91 against 89.
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