Sami Hyypiä vs Teemu Pukki
Finland against Finland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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).
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 Sami Hyypiä ahead by 2 rating points, 88 against 86.
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