Michel Preud’homme vs Paul Van Himst
Belgium against Belgium. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Paul Van Himst
Belgium · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Belgium
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 81 · 30 goals
- Clubs
- R.S.C. Anderlecht, Racing White Daring Molenbeek, Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek
Anderlecht's record goalscorer and a four-time Golden Shoe winner, this attacking midfielder was a true Belgian legend. Career record: 81 caps and 30 goals for Belgium; club career at R.S.C. Anderlecht, Racing White Daring Molenbeek, Football Club Molenbeek Brussels Strombeek.
The verdict
The almanac puts Paul Van Himst ahead by 1 rating point, 90 against 89.
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