Michael Laudrup vs Ruud Gullit
Denmark against Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Michael Laudrup
Denmark · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Denmark
- #1 of 33
One of the most graceful and gifted playmakers of his generation, Laudrup enchanted audiences with his sublime skill at Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
Ruud Gullit
Netherlands · 1980s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Netherlands
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 66 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- HFC Haarlem, Feyenoord Rotterdam, AC Milan
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1987 · national Player of the Year 1984 · 2× Hall of Fame (2017–2017)
The iconic dreadlocked superstar lit up Serie A with AC Milan and captained the Netherlands to their glorious Euro '88 triumph, winning the Ballon d'Or in 1987. Career record: 66 caps and 17 goals for Netherlands; club career at HFC Haarlem, Feyenoord Rotterdam, AC Milan; honours include Ballon d'Or 1987, national Player of the Year 1984, 2× Hall of Fame (2017–2017).
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 94.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.