Dani Carvajal vs Johnny Carey
Spain against Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Dani Carvajal
Spain · 2010–26 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Spain
- #19 of 33
- Caps
- 52 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
The ever-reliable marauding right-back, Carvajal has been an integral part of Real Madrid's multiple Champions League winning dynasties with his tenacious defending and timely assists. Career record: 52 caps and 1 goals for Spain; club career at Real Madrid Castilla, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol.
Johnny Carey
Ireland · 1937–1953 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Ireland
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 29 · 3 goals
- Clubs
- Manchester United, Shamrock Rovers, Everton
Nine different positions bore his name on Manchester United teamsheets, goalkeeper included, yet it was as captain that he lifted the FA Cup after the celebrated 4-2 final against Blackpool in 1948. The First Division title of 1952 followed, along with the 1949 Footballer of the Year award and the honour of captaining the Rest of Europe XI at Hampden in 1947. Career record: 29 caps and 3 goals for Ireland; club career at Manchester United, Shamrock Rovers, Everton.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 89.
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