Gerd Müller vs Oliver Kahn
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).
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 Gerd Müller ahead by 3 rating points, 96 against 93.
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