Bobby Charlton vs Steven Gerrard
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).
Steven Gerrard
England · 2000s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in England
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 114 · 21 goals
- Clubs
- Liverpool, LA Galaxy
- Honours
- 2× national Player of the Year (2006–2009) · 2× Hall of Fame (2021–2021)
The ultimate Anfield talisman, his inspirational leadership, box-to-box dominance, and iconic goals powered Liverpool to their dramatic 2005 Champions League triumph. Career record: 114 caps and 21 goals for England; club career at Liverpool, LA Galaxy; honours include 2× national Player of the Year (2006–2009), 2× Hall of Fame (2021–2021).
The verdict
The almanac puts Bobby Charlton ahead by 3 rating points, 95 against 92.
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