Harry Kane vs Marco van Basten
England against Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Harry Kane
England · 2011–26 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in England
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 121 · 85 goals
- Clubs
- Tottenham Hotspur, Millwall, FC Bayern Munich
- Honours
- European Golden Shoe · Hall of Fame
England's record goalscorer, his prolific finishing and exceptional all-round game make him one of the most complete strikers of the modern era. Career record: 121 caps and 85 goals for England; club career at Tottenham Hotspur, Millwall, FC Bayern Munich; honours include European Golden Shoe, Hall of Fame.
Marco van Basten
Netherlands · 1981–93 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Netherlands
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 58 · 24 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, AC Milan
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1988 · FIFA World Player of the Year 1992
Widely considered one of the greatest strikers of all time, the three-time Ballon d'Or winner and Euro '88 champion was a phenomenon for AC Milan before his career was cut short by injury. Career record: 58 caps and 24 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, AC Milan; honours include Ballon d'Or 1988, FIFA World Player of the Year 1992.
The verdict
The almanac puts Marco van Basten ahead by 3 rating points, 95 against 92.
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