Peter Schmeichel vs Oliver Kahn
Denmark against Germany. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Peter Schmeichel
Denmark · 1990s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Denmark
- #2 of 33
A titan between the sticks, Schmeichel commanded Manchester United to their historic Treble and was the bedrock of Denmark's shock Euro 1992 victory.
Oliver Kahn
Germany · 2000s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Germany
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 86 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Karlsruher SC, FC Bayern Munich
- Honours
- 2× national Player of the Year (2000–2001) · Golden Foot 2017 · Hall of Fame 2019
The charismatic Titan, Kahn's commanding presence and incredible saves earned him the Golden Ball at the 2002 World Cup and a Champions League with Bayern. Career record: 86 caps and 0 goals for Germany; club career at Karlsruher SC, Karlsruher SC II, FC Bayern Munich; honours include Golden Foot 2017, 2× national Player of the Year (2000–2001), Hall of Fame 2019.
The verdict
The almanac puts Peter Schmeichel ahead by 1 rating point, 94 against 93.
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