Andrés Iniesta vs Marco van Basten
Spain against Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Marco van Basten
Netherlands · 1981–93 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Netherlands
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 58 · 24 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, AC Milan
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1988 · FIFA World Player of the Year 1992
Widely considered one of the greatest strikers of all time, the three-time Ballon d'Or winner and Euro '88 champion was a phenomenon for AC Milan before his career was cut short by injury. Career record: 58 caps and 24 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, AC Milan; honours include Ballon d'Or 1988, FIFA World Player of the Year 1992.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 95.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.