Jan Ceulemans vs Michel Preud’homme
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..
Michel Preud’homme
Belgium · 1990s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Belgium
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 58 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Standard Liège, KV Mechelen, S.L. Benfica
The technically gifted goalkeeper earned the IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper award in 1994, shining for Mechelen and Benfica during an illustrious career. Career record: 58 caps and 0 goals for Belgium; club career at Standard Liège, KV Mechelen, S.L. Benfica.
The verdict
The almanac puts Michel Preud’homme ahead by 1 rating point, 89 against 88.
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