Sergio Busquets vs Bastian Schweinsteiger
Spain against Germany. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Sergio Busquets
Spain · 2008–25 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Spain
- #11 of 33
- Caps
- 143 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- FC Barcelona, Inter Miami CF
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
The silent orchestrator, Sergio Busquets was the tactical linchpin for Barcelona and Spain, dictating play and exuding an elite level of pressing resistance en route to World Cup and Euros glory. Career record: 143 caps and 2 goals for Spain; club career at FC Barcelona, FC Barcelona Atlètic, Inter Miami CF; honours include Hall of Fame.
Bastian Schweinsteiger
Germany · 2010s · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Germany
- #14 of 33
- Caps
- 121 · 24 goals
- Clubs
- FC Bayern Munich, Chicago Fire
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 2013 · Hall of Fame
A tireless engine and deep-lying playmaker, Schweinsteiger captained Germany to their 2014 World Cup triumph and was central to Bayern Munich's historic treble season. Career record: 121 caps and 24 goals for Germany; club career at FC Bayern Munich II, FC Bayern Munich, Chicago Fire; honours include national Player of the Year 2013, Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Sergio Busquets ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.