Petr Čech vs Edwin van der Sar
Czech Republic against Netherlands. 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.
Edwin van der Sar
Netherlands · 1995–2008 · GK
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Netherlands
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 130 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Barcelona, Fulham, Manchester United
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 1998 · Hall of Fame
A commanding presence between the sticks for Ajax and Manchester United, Van der Sar lifted the Champions League trophy in both 1995 and 2008. Career record: 130 caps and 0 goals for Netherlands; club career at Barcelona, Fulham, Manchester United; honours include national Player of the Year 1998, Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Petr Čech ahead by 1 rating point, 93 against 92.
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