Jimmy Greaves vs Stanley Matthews
England against England. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Jimmy Greaves
England · 1957–71 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in England
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 57 · 44 goals
- Clubs
- Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
One of England's most prolific goalscorers, his incredible instinct in front of goal led him to record-breaking feats for Tottenham and Chelsea. Career record: 57 caps and 44 goals for England; club career at Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United; honours include Hall of Fame.
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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