Aulis Rytkönen vs Teemu Pukki
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.
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 4 rating points, 86 against 82.
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