Jari Litmanen vs Teemu Pukki
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).
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 Jari Litmanen ahead by 4 rating points, 90 against 86.
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