Atiba Hutchinson vs Dwayne De Rosario
Canada against Canada. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Atiba Hutchinson
Canada · 2020s · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 84
- Rank in Canada
- #2 of 33
- Clubs
- F.C. Copenhagen, PSV Eindhoven, Beşiktaş J.K. (Football)
In the 71st minute against Morocco on 1 December 2022, Hutchinson, at 39 the oldest outfield player in Qatar, met a corner and saw his header come off the crossbar and drop just short of the line. He retired with 104 caps, a Canadian men's record, six Canadian Player of the Year awards, four Danish titles at Copenhagen, three Süper Lig titles at Beşiktaş and a KNVB Cup at PSV. Career record: club career at F.C. Copenhagen, PSV Eindhoven, Beşiktaş J.K. (Football).
Dwayne De Rosario
Canada · 2000–11 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 83
- Rank in Canada
- #4 of 33
- Clubs
- San Jose Earthquakes, Houston Dynamo, D.C. United
The 2001 MLS Cup went to golden goal, and in the 96th minute he shifted the ball onto his right foot and curled it off the far post and in, winning San Jose the title and the match's MVP award. Canada's 2000 Gold Cup belongs to him too, along with four MLS Cups, the 2011 MVP award and Golden Boot, a second MLS Cup MVP in 2007, and 22 goals in 81 caps. Career record: club career at San Jose Earthquakes, Houston Dynamo, D.C. United.
The verdict
The almanac puts Atiba Hutchinson ahead by 1 rating point, 84 against 83.
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