Thibaut Courtois vs Gianluigi Buffon
Belgium against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Gianluigi Buffon
Italy · 2000s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 96
- Rank in Italy
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 176 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 2003 · Golden Foot 2016 · Hall of Fame 2006
The legendary 'Gigi' commanded his box for decades, a true icon who lifted the 2006 World Cup with Italy. Career record: 176 caps and 0 goals for Italy; club career at Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain; honours include Golden Foot 2016, national Player of the Year 2003, Hall of Fame 2006.
The verdict
The almanac puts Gianluigi Buffon ahead by 3 rating points, 96 against 93.
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