33·Legends

Lauren vs Roger Milla

Cameroon against Cameroon. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Lauren

Cameroon · 2000–05 · RB

Almanac rating
87
Rank in Cameroon
#8 of 33
Clubs
Levante UD, RCD Mallorca, Arsenal

Signed as a midfielder in 2000, he was moved to right back to succeed Lee Dixon, and he was still there in May 2005 to score Arsenal's first penalty in the FA Cup final shootout against Manchester United. Two league titles, the unbeaten 2003-04 season among them, three FA Cups, the Africa Cup of Nations in 2000 and 2002 with the player of the tournament award in 2000, and Olympic gold at Sydney. Career record: club career at Levante UD, RCD Mallorca, Arsenal.

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Roger Milla

Cameroon · 1976–94 · SS

Almanac rating
91
Rank in Cameroon
#2 of 33
Caps
63 · 37 goals
Clubs
Léopards Douala, SC Bastia, Montpellier Hérault Sport Club

In extra time against Colombia in 1990 he picked René Higuita's pocket outside the box and rolled the ball into an empty net, then danced at the corner flag. Africa Cup of Nations winner in 1984 and 1988, African Footballer of the Year in 1976 and 1990, scorer of four goals at 38 in Italy and, at 42 years and 39 days against Russia in 1994, still the oldest man to score at a World Cup. Career record: 63 caps and 37 goals for Cameroon; club career at Léopards Douala, SC Bastia, Montpellier Hérault Sport Club.

The verdict

The almanac puts Roger Milla ahead by 4 rating points, 91 against 87.

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