Peter Schmeichel vs Gianluigi Buffon
Denmark against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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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.
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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 2 rating points, 96 against 94.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.