Bobby Charlton vs Harry Kane
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).
Harry Kane
England · 2011–26 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in England
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 121 · 85 goals
- Clubs
- Tottenham Hotspur, Millwall, FC Bayern Munich
- Honours
- European Golden Shoe · Hall of Fame
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 caps and 85 goals for England; club career at Tottenham Hotspur, Millwall, FC Bayern Munich; honours include European Golden Shoe, Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Bobby Charlton ahead by 3 rating points, 95 against 92.
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