33·Legends

Aulis Rytkönen vs Mikael Forssell

Finland against Finland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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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.

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Mikael Forssell

Finland · SS

Almanac rating
83
Rank in Finland
#8 of 33
Caps
87 · 29 goals
Clubs
Chelsea, Birmingham City, Hannover 96

A clinical finisher, Forssell showcased his predatory instincts at Chelsea and Birmingham City, where he became a key attacking outlet for club and country. Career record: 87 caps and 29 goals for Finland; club career at Chelsea, Birmingham City, Hannover 96.

The verdict

The almanac puts Mikael Forssell ahead by 1 rating point, 83 against 82.

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