Iker Casillas vs George Best
Spain against Northern Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Iker Casillas
Spain · 2010s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Spain
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 167 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, FC Porto
- Honours
- Golden Foot 2017 · 2× Hall of Fame
"San Iker", the legendary Real Madrid and Spain captain, fearlessly guarded his goal to win the 2010 World Cup and back-to-back Euros in a glittering career. Career record: 167 caps and 0 goals for Spain; club career at Real Madrid C, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, FC Porto; honours include Golden Foot 2017, 2× Hall of Fame.
George Best
Northern Ireland · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Northern Ireland
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 37 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Manchester United, Fulham, San Jose Earthquakes
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · Hall of Fame 2002
The mercurial superstar defined an era with his dazzling dribbling, breathtaking goals, and captivating flair, a true footballing artist. Career record: 37 caps and 9 goals for Northern Ireland; club career at Manchester United, Fulham, San Jose Earthquakes; honours include Ballon d'Or, Hall of Fame 2002.
The verdict
The almanac puts George Best ahead by 1 rating point, 95 against 94.
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