France against Germany. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
France · 1998–2000 · CDM
France's inspirational captain, he famously lifted both the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 trophies, a midfield general renowned for his tactical intelligence and unwavering work rate. Career record: 103 caps and 4 goals for France; club career at FC Nantes, Olympique de Marseille, Juventus; honours include The Best FIFA award 2018.
Germany · 2010s · CDM
A tireless engine and deep-lying playmaker, Schweinsteiger captained Germany to their 2014 World Cup triumph and was central to Bayern Munich's historic treble season. Career record: 121 caps and 24 goals for Germany; club career at FC Bayern Munich II, FC Bayern Munich, Chicago Fire; honours include national Player of the Year 2013, Hall of Fame.
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 90.
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