Petr Čech vs Gianluigi Buffon
Czech Republic against Italy. 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.
Gianluigi Buffon
Italy · 2000s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 96
- Rank in Italy
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 176 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 2003 · Golden Foot 2016 · Hall of Fame 2006
The legendary 'Gigi' commanded his box for decades, a true icon who lifted the 2006 World Cup with Italy. Career record: 176 caps and 0 goals for Italy; club career at Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain; honours include Golden Foot 2016, national Player of the Year 2003, Hall of Fame 2006.
The verdict
The almanac puts Gianluigi Buffon ahead by 3 rating points, 96 against 93.
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