Stanley Matthews vs Steven Gerrard
England against England. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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 cannot separate them: both are rated 92.
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