33·Legends

Andrés Iniesta vs Thierry Henry

Spain against France. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Andrés Iniesta

Spain · 2010s · CM

Almanac rating
95
Rank in Spain
#2 of 33
Caps
131 · 13 goals
Clubs
FC Barcelona, Vissel Kobe
Honours
Hall of Fame

Andrés Iniesta, the creator of countless moments of magic for Barcelona, forever etched his name in history with the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final. Career record: 131 caps and 13 goals for Spain; club career at FC Barcelona Atlètic, FC Barcelona, Vissel Kobe; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Thierry Henry

France · 1997–2010 · SS

Almanac rating
94
Rank in France
#3 of 33
Caps
123 · 51 goals
Clubs
AS Monaco, Arsenal, New York Red Bulls
Honours
2× national Player of the Year (2003–2003) · European Golden Shoe 2004 · Golden Boot 2002

With his back to goal at Highbury on 1 October 2000, Denis Irwin tight behind him, he flicked the ball up, spun and volleyed it over Fabien Barthez in one motion. France won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 with him in the side, Barcelona the 2009 Champions League, and he took two league titles at Arsenal, including the unbeaten season of 2003/04, leaving as their record scorer on 228 goals. Career record: 123 caps and 51 goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Arsenal, New York Red Bulls; honours include European Golden Shoe 2004, Golden Boot 2002, 2× national Player of the Year (2003–2003).

The verdict

The almanac puts Andrés Iniesta ahead by 1 rating point, 95 against 94.

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