Petr Čech vs Rinat Dasayev
Czech Republic against Russia. 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.
Rinat Dasayev
Russia · GK
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Russia
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 91 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- FC Volgar Astrakhan, Spartak Moscow, Sevilla
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A world-class shot-stopper, he was the Soviet Union's number one through the 1980s, showcasing spectacular saves at multiple World Cups and leading Spartak Moscow to titles. Career record: 91 caps and 0 goals for Russia; club career at FC Volgar Astrakhan, Spartak Moscow, Sevilla; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Petr Čech ahead by 2 rating points, 93 against 91.
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