France against Germany. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
France · 1998–2000 · CDM
The midfield engine of Arsenal’s Invincibles, his imposing physicality and leadership drove France to World Cup 1998 and Euro 2000 glory. Career record: 107 caps and 6 goals for France; club career at AS Cannes, Arsenal, Inter Milan; honours include Hall of Fame 2022.
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 puts Patrick Vieira ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.
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