Aki Riihilahti vs Sami Hyypiä
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.
Sami Hyypiä
Finland · 2000s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Finland
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 105 · 5 goals
- Clubs
- MYPA, Liverpool
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame (2021–2021)
A no-nonsense centre-back and an inspirational figure, he led Liverpool to Champions League glory in 2005 with his aerial prowess and leadership. Career record: 105 caps and 5 goals for Finland; club career at MYPA, Willem II, Liverpool; honours include 2× Hall of Fame (2021–2021).
The verdict
The almanac puts Sami Hyypiä ahead by 7 rating points, 88 against 81.
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