Karim Benzema vs Dennis Bergkamp
France against Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Karim Benzema
France · 2020s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in France
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 97 · 37 goals
- Clubs
- Olympique Lyonnais, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Al Ittihad
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 2022 · national Player of the Year
A truly complete and elegant forward, this Real Madrid legend evolved into a talismanic figure, finally earning his well-deserved Ballon d'Or in 2022 after years of sublime performances. Career record: 97 caps and 37 goals for France; club career at Olympique Lyonnais, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Al Ittihad; honours include Ballon d'Or 2022, national Player of the Year.
Dennis Bergkamp
Netherlands · 1986–2006 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Netherlands
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 79 · 37 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 1993 · Hall of Fame 2021
The epitome of grace and precision, his elegant first touch, mesmerising control, and exquisite finishing skills made him an Arsenal legend and one of football's great artists. Career record: 79 caps and 37 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal; honours include national Player of the Year 1993, Hall of Fame 2021.
The verdict
The almanac puts Karim Benzema ahead by 1 rating point, 93 against 92.
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