Cyle Larin vs Stephen Eustáquio
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).
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 Stephen Eustáquio ahead by 2 rating points, 82 against 80.
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