Peter Schmeichel vs Edwin van der Sar
Denmark against Netherlands. 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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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 Peter Schmeichel ahead by 2 rating points, 94 against 92.
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