England against Sweden. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
England · 2002–18 · SS
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.
Sweden · SS
The audacious Swede redefined what was possible with his acrobatic goals and unparalleled confidence, dominating top leagues across Europe for decades. Career record: 122 caps and 62 goals for Sweden; club career at AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain; honours include Golden Foot 2012, 2× national Player of the Year (2005–2008).
The almanac puts Zlatan Ibrahimović ahead by 2 rating points, 94 against 92.
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