Wayne Rooney vs Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
England against Germany. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
Germany · 1974–86 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Germany
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 95 · 45 goals
- Clubs
- FC Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Servette
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · national Player of the Year 1980 · 2× Hall of Fame
A two-time Ballon d'Or winner, this agile and clinical striker terrorised defences for Bayern Munich and West Germany. Career record: 95 caps and 45 goals for Germany; club career at FC Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Servette; honours include Ballon d'Or, national Player of the Year 1980, 2× Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Karl-Heinz Rummenigge ahead by 1 rating point, 93 against 92.
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