Geoff Hurst vs Steven Gerrard
England against England. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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 Steven Gerrard ahead by 1 rating point, 92 against 91.
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