Didier Drogba vs Harry Kane
Côte d’Ivoire against England. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Didier Drogba
Côte d’Ivoire · 2010s · ST
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Côte d’Ivoire
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 104 · 65 goals
- Clubs
- Le Mans, En Avant de Guingamp, Chelsea
- Honours
- Golden Foot 2013 · African Footballer of the Year · Golden Boot 2007
Munich, 19 May 2012, 88th minute: Drogba attacked Juan Mata's corner in a stadium full of Bayern fans and headed Chelsea level, then buried the penalty that won the European Cup. That night ended Chelsea's wait for a Champions League, and he added four Premier League titles, four FA Cups with a goal in every one of those finals, two African Footballer of the Year awards, and a record 65 goals for Ivory Coast. Career record: 104 caps and 65 goals for Côte d’Ivoire; club career at Le Mans, En Avant de Guingamp, Chelsea; honours include Golden Foot 2013, African Footballer of the Year, Golden Boot 2007.
Harry Kane
England · 2011–26 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in England
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 121 · 85 goals
- Clubs
- Tottenham Hotspur, Millwall, FC Bayern Munich
- Honours
- European Golden Shoe · Hall of Fame
England's record goalscorer, his prolific finishing and exceptional all-round game make him one of the most complete strikers of the modern era. Career record: 121 caps and 85 goals for England; club career at Tottenham Hotspur, Millwall, FC Bayern Munich; honours include European Golden Shoe, Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Didier Drogba ahead by 1 rating point, 93 against 92.
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