Essam El-Hadary vs Hassan Shehata
Egypt against Egypt. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Essam El-Hadary
Egypt · 1998–2018 · GK
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Egypt
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 159 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Damietta SC, Al Ahly SC, Al-Merrikh SC
On 25 June 2018, aged 45 years and 161 days, he became the oldest man to play at a World Cup and saved Fahad Al-Muwallad's penalty against Saudi Arabia. Four Africa Cup of Nations titles sit on his record, in 1998, 2006, 2008 and 2010, with the best goalkeeper award at the last three, three CAF Champions Leagues and seven league titles with Al Ahly, and 159 caps for Egypt. Career record: 159 caps and 0 goals for Egypt; club career at Damietta SC, Al Ahly SC, Al-Merrikh SC.
Hassan Shehata
Egypt · 1974–2010 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Egypt
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 52 · 14 goals
- Clubs
- Zamalek SC, Kazma Sporting Club
Zamalek supporters still count him second on the club's all-time scoring list, a forward who led the Egyptian league in goals in 1976-77 and again in 1979-80. Bronze and the best midfielder award at the 1974 Cup of Nations were his high points as a player, with 14 goals in 52 caps, and from the touchline he then won the tournament three times running, in 2006, 2008 and 2010, the only coach to do it. Career record: 52 caps and 14 goals for Egypt; club career at Zamalek SC, Kazma Sporting Club.
The verdict
The almanac puts Essam El-Hadary ahead by 1 rating point, 87 against 86.
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