Gordon Banks vs Rinat Dasayev
England against Russia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Gordon Banks
England · 1970s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in England
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 73 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Leicester City, Stoke City, Fort Lauderdale Strikers
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame (2002–2002)
The legendary World Cup winner made one of the most iconic saves in history against Pelé in 1970, forever cementing his place as one of football's greatest goalkeepers. Career record: 73 caps and 0 goals for England; club career at Leicester City, Stoke City, Fort Lauderdale Strikers; honours include 2× Hall of Fame (2002–2002).
Rinat Dasayev
Russia · GK
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Russia
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 91 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- FC Volgar Astrakhan, Spartak Moscow, Sevilla
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A world-class shot-stopper, he was the Soviet Union's number one through the 1980s, showcasing spectacular saves at multiple World Cups and leading Spartak Moscow to titles. Career record: 91 caps and 0 goals for Russia; club career at FC Volgar Astrakhan, Spartak Moscow, Sevilla; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Gordon Banks ahead by 3 rating points, 94 against 91.
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