Fritz Walter vs Oliver Kahn
Germany against Germany. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Fritz Walter
Germany · 1950s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Germany
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 61 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Thionville, TBVfL Neustadt-Wildenheid
- Honours
- 7× Hall of Fame (1970–2018)
The legendary captain of the 1954 'Miracle of Bern' World Cup team, Fritz Walter remains an iconic figure in German football history for his leadership and skill. Career record: 61 caps and 33 goals for Germany; club career at 1. FC Kaiserslautern, Thionville, TBVfL Neustadt-Wildenheid; honours include 7× Hall of Fame (1970–2018).
Oliver Kahn
Germany · 2000s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Germany
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 86 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Karlsruher SC, FC Bayern Munich
- Honours
- 2× national Player of the Year (2000–2001) · Golden Foot 2017 · Hall of Fame 2019
The charismatic Titan, Kahn's commanding presence and incredible saves earned him the Golden Ball at the 2002 World Cup and a Champions League with Bayern. Career record: 86 caps and 0 goals for Germany; club career at Karlsruher SC, Karlsruher SC II, FC Bayern Munich; honours include Golden Foot 2017, 2× national Player of the Year (2000–2001), Hall of Fame 2019.
The verdict
The almanac puts Oliver Kahn ahead by 1 rating point, 93 against 92.
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