Bobby Moore vs Gerd Müller
England against Germany. 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.
Gerd Müller
Germany · 1970s · ST
- Almanac rating
- 96
- Rank in Germany
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 62 · 68 goals
- Clubs
- TSV 1861 Nördlingen, FC Bayern Munich, Fort Lauderdale Strikers
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · 2× national Player of the Year (1967–1969) · 3× Hall of Fame (1977–2018)
Der Bomber, a clinical poacher and 1970 Ballon d'Or winner whose incredible goalscoring record powered West Germany to World Cup and Euros glory. Career record: 62 caps and 68 goals for Germany; club career at TSV 1861 Nördlingen, FC Bayern Munich, Fort Lauderdale Strikers; honours include Ballon d'Or, 2× national Player of the Year (1967–1969), 3× Hall of Fame (1977–2018).
The verdict
The almanac puts Gerd Müller ahead by 2 rating points, 96 against 94.
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