Bobby Charlton vs Harry Kane
Both England. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Bobby Charlton
England · 1958–1970 · CM
- Rank in England
- #1 of 33
- Caps · England
- 106 · 49 goals
- Clubs
- English Schools' Football Association, Preston North End, Melbourne Victory
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1966 · 1× Ballon d'Or
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 1× Ballon d'Or, FIFA World Cup 1966.
Harry Kane
England · 2015– · ST
- Rank in England
- #4 of 33
- Caps · England
- 121 (as of 4 October 2026) · 85 (as of 4 October 2026) goals
- Clubs
- Tottenham Hotspur, Millwall, FC Bayern Munich
England's record goalscorer, his prolific finishing and exceptional all-round game make him one of the most complete strikers of the modern era. Career record: 121 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 85 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for England; club career at Tottenham Hotspur, Millwall, FC Bayern Munich.
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