Lukas Hradecky vs Sami Hyypiä
Finland against Finland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Lukas Hradecky
Finland · GK
- Almanac rating
- 84
- Rank in Finland
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 103 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Esbjerg fB, Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- Honours
- 10× national Player of the Year (2016–2023) · Hall of Fame 2025
A commanding presence between the sticks and a fine shot-stopper who has anchored Bayer Leverkusen's defence for years. Career record: 103 caps and 0 goals for Finland; club career at Esbjerg fB, Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer 04 Leverkusen; honours include 10× national Player of the Year (2016–2023), Hall of Fame 2025.
Sami Hyypiä
Finland · 2000s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Finland
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 105 · 5 goals
- Clubs
- MYPA, Liverpool
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame (2021–2021)
A no-nonsense centre-back and an inspirational figure, he led Liverpool to Champions League glory in 2005 with his aerial prowess and leadership. Career record: 105 caps and 5 goals for Finland; club career at MYPA, Willem II, Liverpool; honours include 2× Hall of Fame (2021–2021).
The verdict
The almanac puts Sami Hyypiä ahead by 4 rating points, 88 against 84.
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