Stanley Matthews vs Wayne Rooney
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.
Wayne Rooney
England · 2002–18 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in England
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 120 · 53 goals
- Clubs
- Everton, Manchester United, D.C. United
- Honours
- 2× national Player of the Year (2010–2010) · Hall of Fame 2022
England and Manchester United's all-time leading scorer, his ferocious shot and all-around attacking prowess made him a truly complete forward. Career record: 120 caps and 53 goals for England; club career at Everton, Manchester United, D.C. United; honours include 2× national Player of the Year (2010–2010), Hall of Fame 2022.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 92.
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