Petr Čech vs Gordon Banks
Czech Republic against England. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Petr Čech
Czech Republic · GK
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Czech Republic
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 124 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Stade Rennais, Chelsea, Arsenal
An old-school stopper with modern agility, this Premier League icon lifted the Champions League trophy with Chelsea and set records for clean sheets. Career record: 124 caps and 0 goals for Czech Republic; club career at Stade Rennais, Chelsea, Arsenal.
Gordon Banks
England · 1970s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in England
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 73 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Leicester City, Stoke City, Fort Lauderdale Strikers
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame (2002–2002)
The legendary World Cup winner made one of the most iconic saves in history against Pelé in 1970, forever cementing his place as one of football's greatest goalkeepers. Career record: 73 caps and 0 goals for England; club career at Leicester City, Stoke City, Fort Lauderdale Strikers; honours include 2× Hall of Fame (2002–2002).
The verdict
The almanac puts Gordon Banks ahead by 1 rating point, 94 against 93.
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