Aki Riihilahti vs Lukas Hradecky
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.
Lukas Hradecky
Finland · GK
- Almanac rating
- 84
- Rank in Finland
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 103 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Esbjerg fB, Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- Honours
- 10× national Player of the Year (2016–2023) · Hall of Fame 2025
A commanding presence between the sticks and a fine shot-stopper who has anchored Bayer Leverkusen's defence for years. Career record: 103 caps and 0 goals for Finland; club career at Esbjerg fB, Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer 04 Leverkusen; honours include 10× national Player of the Year (2016–2023), Hall of Fame 2025.
The verdict
The almanac puts Lukas Hradecky ahead by 3 rating points, 84 against 81.
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