Frank Lampard vs Stanley Matthews
England against England. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Frank Lampard
England · 1995–2016 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in England
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 106 · 29 goals
- Clubs
- West Ham United, Chelsea, Manchester City
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 2005 · 2× Hall of Fame (2021–2021)
Chelsea's record scorer, this midfield dynamo famously notched over 200 goals for the Blues, dictating games with intelligence and a tireless engine. Career record: 106 caps and 29 goals for England; club career at West Ham United, Chelsea, Manchester City; honours include national Player of the Year 2005, 2× Hall of Fame (2021–2021).
Stanley Matthews
England · 1950s · LM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in England
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 54 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- Stoke City, The Football League XI, Blackpool
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · 2× Hall of Fame
The original 'Wizard of the Dribble,' this legendary winger's mesmerizing footwork earned him the inaugural Ballon d'Or in 1956. Career record: 54 caps and 11 goals for England; club career at Stoke City, The Football League XI, Blackpool; honours include Ballon d'Or, 2× Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Stanley Matthews ahead by 1 rating point, 92 against 91.
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