Aulis Rytkönen vs Jussi Jääskeläinen
Finland against Finland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Aulis Rytkönen
Finland · 1950s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 82
- Rank in Finland
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 37 · 7 goals
- Clubs
- Kuopion Palloseura, Toulouse, Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
Toulouse supporters called him Monsieur Magic, and the 1957 French Cup final earned the name, four assists in a 6-3 win over Angers. He had left Finland in 1952 as the country's first professional footballer, was voted Finnish player of the year in 1949, 1950 and 1952, played at the Helsinki Olympics and won 37 caps before returning to coach HJK Helsinki. Career record: 37 caps and 7 goals for Finland; club career at Kuopion Palloseura, Toulouse, Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi; honours include Hall of Fame.
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 2 rating points, 84 against 82.
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