Cyle Larin vs Julian de Guzman
Canada against Canada. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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).
Julian de Guzman
Canada · 2005–21 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 81
- Rank in Canada
- #7 of 33
- Clubs
- Hannover 96, Deportivo de A Coruña, Toronto
Deportivo La Coruña's supporters voted him their player of the season in 2007/08, the year the club climbed from relegation trouble into the UEFA Cup, after a 2005 arrival that made him the first Canadian in La Liga. He was named most valuable player of the 2007 Gold Cup, Canadian player of the year in 2008, and became Toronto's first Designated Player in 2009, retiring on 89 caps, a national record he held from 2015 to 2021. Career record: club career at Hannover 96, Deportivo de A Coruña, Toronto.
The verdict
The almanac puts Julian de Guzman ahead by 1 rating point, 81 against 80.
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