Aki Riihilahti vs Teemu Pukki
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.
Teemu Pukki
Finland · SS
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Finland
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 133 · 43 goals
- Clubs
- Brøndby IF, Norwich City, Minnesota United
- Honours
- 3× national Player of the Year (2019–2020)
The prolific "Pukki Party" brought electric pace and predatory instincts to Norwich City and Finland, becoming a fan favourite with his consistent goalscoring. Career record: 133 caps and 43 goals for Finland; club career at Brøndby IF, Norwich City, Minnesota United; honours include 3× national Player of the Year (2019–2020).
The verdict
The almanac puts Teemu Pukki ahead by 5 rating points, 86 against 81.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.