N'Golo Kanté vs Roy Keane
France against Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
N'Golo Kanté
France · 2012–26 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in France
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 69 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- Stade Malherbe Caen, Chelsea, Al Ittihad
In Porto on 29 May 2021 he covered the whole width of Manchester City's midfield, winning the ball again and again, and left the pitch as man of the match in Chelsea's Champions League final. France's 2018 World Cup and the 2021 Nations League head his honours, alongside that Champions League night, the 2019 Europa League, and Premier League titles with Leicester in 2016 and Chelsea a year later. Career record: 69 caps and 2 goals for France; club career at Stade Malherbe Caen, Chelsea, Al Ittihad.
Roy Keane
Ireland · 1990s · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Ireland
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 67 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Cobh Ramblers, Nottingham Forest, Manchester United
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame (2021–2021)
The fiery heart of Manchester United for years, his combative style and inspirational leadership powered them to countless trophies, including the 1999 treble. Career record: 67 caps and 9 goals for Ireland; club career at Cobh Ramblers, Nottingham Forest, Manchester United; honours include 2× Hall of Fame (2021–2021).
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 91.
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