Jean-Marie Pfaff vs Thibaut Courtois
Belgium against Belgium. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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..
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 4 rating points, 93 against 89.
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