Atiba Hutchinson vs Stephen Eustáquio
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).
Stephen Eustáquio
Canada · 2022–26 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 82
- Rank in Canada
- #6 of 33
- Clubs
- S.C.U. Torreense
A cleared cross dropped onto his chest in the 92nd minute against South Africa on 28 June 2026, and his half volley into the far corner gave Canada its first knockout win at a World Cup. He has won two Primeira Liga titles with Porto in 2022 and 2026, three Taças de Portugal, a Taça da Liga and three Supertaças, and was Canada Soccer's player of the year in 2023. Career record: club career at S.C.U. Torreense.
The verdict
The almanac puts Atiba Hutchinson ahead by 2 rating points, 84 against 82.
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