Thierry Henry vs Oleh Blokhin
France against Ukraine. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Thierry Henry
France · 1997–2010 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in France
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 123 · 51 goals
- Clubs
- AS Monaco, Arsenal, New York Red Bulls
- Honours
- 2× national Player of the Year (2003–2003) · European Golden Shoe 2004 · Golden Boot 2002
With his back to goal at Highbury on 1 October 2000, Denis Irwin tight behind him, he flicked the ball up, spun and volleyed it over Fabien Barthez in one motion. France won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 with him in the side, Barcelona the 2009 Champions League, and he took two league titles at Arsenal, including the unbeaten season of 2003/04, leaving as their record scorer on 228 goals. Career record: 123 caps and 51 goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Arsenal, New York Red Bulls; honours include European Golden Shoe 2004, Golden Boot 2002, 2× national Player of the Year (2003–2003).
Oleh Blokhin
Ukraine · 1970s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Ukraine
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 112 · 42 goals
- Clubs
- FC Dynamo Kyiv, SK Vorwärts Steyr, Aris Limassol
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1975 · 7× Hall of Fame
A true Dynamo Kyiv legend and 1975 Ballon d'Or recipient, he terrorized defenses with his blistering speed and clinical goalscoring. Career record: 112 caps and 42 goals for Ukraine; club career at FC Dynamo Kyiv, SK Vorwärts Steyr, Aris Limassol; honours include Ballon d'Or 1975, 7× Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Thierry Henry ahead by 1 rating point, 94 against 93.
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