Aki Riihilahti vs Jussi Jääskeläinen
Finland against Finland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Aki Riihilahti
Finland · CM
- Almanac rating
- 81
- Rank in Finland
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 69 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- Vålerenga Fotball, Crystal Palace, Djurgårdens IF Fotboll
A tenacious and powerful midfielder, Riihilahti brought bite and boundless energy to the engine room for the likes of Crystal Palace and Finland. Career record: 69 caps and 11 goals for Finland; club career at Vålerenga Fotball, Crystal Palace, Djurgårdens IF Fotboll.
Jussi Jääskeläinen
Finland · GK
- Almanac rating
- 84
- Rank in Finland
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 56 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Mikkelin Palloilijat, Bolton Wanderers, West Ham United
The Finnish shot-stopper was a consistent Premier League performer for Bolton Wanderers during their golden era, renowned for his agility and reliability. Career record: 56 caps and 0 goals for Finland; club career at Mikkelin Palloilijat, Bolton Wanderers, West Ham United.
The verdict
The almanac puts Jussi Jääskeläinen ahead by 3 rating points, 84 against 81.
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