Gerd Müller vs Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
Germany against Germany. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Gerd Müller
Germany · 1970s · ST
- Almanac rating
- 96
- Rank in Germany
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 62 · 68 goals
- Clubs
- TSV 1861 Nördlingen, FC Bayern Munich, Fort Lauderdale Strikers
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · 2× national Player of the Year (1967–1969) · 3× Hall of Fame (1977–2018)
Der Bomber, a clinical poacher and 1970 Ballon d'Or winner whose incredible goalscoring record powered West Germany to World Cup and Euros glory. Career record: 62 caps and 68 goals for Germany; club career at TSV 1861 Nördlingen, FC Bayern Munich, Fort Lauderdale Strikers; honours include Ballon d'Or, 2× national Player of the Year (1967–1969), 3× Hall of Fame (1977–2018).
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
Germany · 1974–86 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Germany
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 95 · 45 goals
- Clubs
- FC Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Servette
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · national Player of the Year 1980 · 2× Hall of Fame
A two-time Ballon d'Or winner, this agile and clinical striker terrorised defences for Bayern Munich and West Germany. Career record: 95 caps and 45 goals for Germany; club career at FC Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Servette; honours include Ballon d'Or, national Player of the Year 1980, 2× Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Gerd Müller ahead by 3 rating points, 96 against 93.
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