Alexis Sánchez vs Arjen Robben
Chile against Netherlands. 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.
Arjen Robben
Netherlands · 2010s · RM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Netherlands
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 96 · 37 goals
- Clubs
- PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea, FC Bayern Munich
- Honours
- 2× national Player of the Year (2010–2010)
The legendary Dutchman terrorised defences with his signature move, cutting in from the right wing to score spectacular goals, most notably the winner in the 2013 Champions League final for Bayern Munich. Career record: 96 caps and 37 goals for Netherlands; club career at PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea, FC Bayern Munich; honours include 2× national Player of the Year (2010–2010).
The verdict
The almanac puts Arjen Robben ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.
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