Bobby Charlton vs Frank Lampard
England against England. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Bobby Charlton
England · 1956–73 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in England
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 106 · 49 goals
- Clubs
- English Schools' Football Association, Preston North End, Melbourne Victory
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1966 · 2× Hall of Fame (1969–1974)
A true footballing icon, the Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup champion’s thunderous long-range strikes and humble leadership defined an era for Manchester United and England. Career record: 106 caps and 49 goals for England; club career at English Schools' Football Association, Preston North End, Melbourne Victory; honours include Ballon d'Or 1966, 2× Hall of Fame (1969–1974).
Frank Lampard
England · 1995–2016 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in England
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 106 · 29 goals
- Clubs
- West Ham United, Chelsea, Manchester City
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 2005 · 2× Hall of Fame (2021–2021)
Chelsea's record scorer, this midfield dynamo famously notched over 200 goals for the Blues, dictating games with intelligence and a tireless engine. Career record: 106 caps and 29 goals for England; club career at West Ham United, Chelsea, Manchester City; honours include national Player of the Year 2005, 2× Hall of Fame (2021–2021).
The verdict
The almanac puts Bobby Charlton ahead by 4 rating points, 95 against 91.
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