Paul Van Himst vs Thibaut Courtois
Belgium against Belgium. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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 3 rating points, 93 against 90.
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