Jan Ceulemans vs Jean-Marie Pfaff
Belgium against Belgium. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Jan Ceulemans
Belgium · 1980s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Belgium
- #9 of 33
- Clubs
- Lierse S.K., Club Brugge K.V.
A bona fide Belgian icon of the 80s, this prolific attacking midfielder captained his country to the 1986 World Cup semi-finals with his powerful runs and crucial goals. Career record: club career at Lierse S.K., Club Brugge K.V..
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 Jean-Marie Pfaff ahead by 1 rating point, 89 against 88.
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