Jari Litmanen vs Mikael Forssell
Finland against Finland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Jari Litmanen
Finland · 1990s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Finland
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 137 · 32 goals
- Clubs
- Reipas Lahti, Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi, AFC Ajax
- Honours
- 2× national Player of the Year (1994–1999) · 2× Hall of Fame (2020–2020)
The legendary 'King' of Ajax, Litmanen was a silky playmaker whose vision and goalscoring prowess spearheaded their 1995 Champions League triumph. Career record: 137 caps and 32 goals for Finland; club career at Reipas Lahti, Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi, AFC Ajax; honours include 2× national Player of the Year (1994–1999), 2× Hall of Fame (2020–2020).
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 Jari Litmanen ahead by 7 rating points, 90 against 83.
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