Rigobert Song vs Roger Milla
Cameroon against Cameroon. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Rigobert Song
Cameroon · 1994–2002 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Cameroon
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 137 · 5 goals
- Clubs
- FC Metz, R.C. Lens, Galatasaray S.K.
Sent off against Brazil in 1994 at 17 years and 358 days, he is still the youngest player dismissed at a World Cup, and he took a second red against Chile in 1998. Cameroon's most capped player with 137 appearances, captain of the Africa Cup of Nations winners in 2000 and 2002, holder of the record 35 appearances at that tournament, and a two-time Turkish champion with Galatasaray. Career record: 137 caps and 5 goals for Cameroon; club career at FC Metz, R.C. Lens, Galatasaray S.K..
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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