Alexis Sánchez vs Tom Finney
Chile against England. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Alexis Sánchez
Chile · 2015–16 · RM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Chile
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 168 · 51 goals
- Clubs
- Udinese Calcio, FC Barcelona, Arsenal
With the 2015 Copa América final still goalless after Higuaín and Banega had missed in the shootout, he walked up in Santiago and chipped his penalty straight down the middle to give Chile their first major trophy. A second Copa América came in 2016 with the tournament's Golden Ball, and he leads Chile on 51 goals in a record 168 caps, having won La Liga with Barcelona, two FA Cups with Arsenal and two Serie A titles with Inter. Career record: 168 caps and 51 goals for Chile; club career at Udinese Calcio, FC Barcelona, Arsenal.
Tom Finney
England · 1946–60 · RM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in England
- #12 of 33
- Caps
- 76 · 30 goals
- Clubs
- Preston North End, Lisburn Distillery
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A true pioneer on the wing, his pace and two-footed brilliance made him a constant threat for Preston North End and England throughout the 1940s and 50s. Career record: 76 caps and 30 goals for England; club career at Preston North End, Lisburn Distillery; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Tom Finney ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.
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