Iker Casillas vs Rinat Dasayev
Spain against Russia. 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.
Rinat Dasayev
Russia · GK
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Russia
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 91 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- FC Volgar Astrakhan, Spartak Moscow, Sevilla
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A world-class shot-stopper, he was the Soviet Union's number one through the 1980s, showcasing spectacular saves at multiple World Cups and leading Spartak Moscow to titles. Career record: 91 caps and 0 goals for Russia; club career at FC Volgar Astrakhan, Spartak Moscow, Sevilla; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Iker Casillas ahead by 3 rating points, 94 against 91.
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