Bobby Moore vs Geoff Hurst
England against England. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Bobby Moore
England · 1966–70 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in England
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 108 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- West Ham United, Fulham, FC Midtjylland
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
England's World Cup-winning captain from 1966, he epitomised defensive elegance and leadership, famously shutting down Pele in 1970. Career record: 108 caps and 2 goals for England; club career at West Ham United, Fulham, FC Midtjylland; honours include Hall of Fame.
Geoff Hurst
England · 1959–76 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in England
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 49 · 24 goals
- Clubs
- West Ham United, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
Wembley, 30 July 1966: with spectators drifting onto the pitch and Kenneth Wolstenholme telling viewers they thought it was all over, he drove in his third goal of the afternoon against West Germany. That 4-2 win made him the first man to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, and he added the FA Cup and the European Cup Winners' Cup with West Ham, scoring 24 goals in 49 England appearances. Career record: 49 caps and 24 goals for England; club career at West Ham United, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Bobby Moore ahead by 3 rating points, 94 against 91.
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