Jan Ceulemans vs Thibaut Courtois
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..
Thibaut Courtois
Belgium · 2010s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Belgium
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 115 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Chelsea, Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- The Best FIFA award 2018
The towering shot-stopper established himself as one of the world's best with Real Madrid, earning the Golden Glove at the 2018 World Cup and lifting the Champions League. Career record: 115 caps and 0 goals for Belgium; club career at Chelsea, Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include The Best FIFA award 2018.
The verdict
The almanac puts Thibaut Courtois ahead by 5 rating points, 93 against 88.
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