Alistair Johnston vs Cyle Larin
Canada against Canada. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Alistair Johnston
Canada · 2023–24 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 80
- Rank in Canada
- #8 of 33
- Clubs
- Nashville SC, CF Montréal, Celtic
When Conmebol picked its team of the 2024 Copa América, Johnston was the only player on the list who did not come from South America, chosen after Canada beat Venezuela on penalties and went out to Argentina in the semi-final. At Celtic he won a domestic treble within six months of arriving in January 2023 and now has four Scottish Premiership titles, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups. Career record: club career at Nashville SC, CF Montréal, Celtic.
Cyle Larin
Canada · 2015–21 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 80
- Rank in Canada
- #9 of 33
- Clubs
- UConn Huskies men's soccer, Orlando City SC, Beşiktaş J.K. (Football)
Canadian supporters called Commonwealth Stadium the Iceteca on 16 November 2021, and he scored both goals in the 2-1 win that ended 21 years without beating Mexico. His 32 international goals stand second only to Jonathan David, and he won the Süper Lig, Turkish Cup and Turkish Super Cup with Beşiktaş in 2021, the Belgian Super Cup with Club Brugge, and MLS Rookie of the Year in 2015 with a record 17 goals. Career record: club career at UConn Huskies men's soccer, Orlando City SC, Beşiktaş J.K. (Football).
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 80.
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