Gerd Müller vs Sepp Maier
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).
Sepp Maier
Germany · 1972–74 · GK
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Germany
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 95 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- FC Bayern Munich
- Honours
- 3× national Player of the Year (1975–1978) · 4× Hall of Fame (2018–2018)
The "Cat from Anzing," Maier was the cornerstone of West Germany's 1974 World Cup and 1972 European Championship triumphs, and Bayern's European dynasty. Career record: 95 caps and 0 goals for Germany; club career at FC Bayern Munich; honours include 3× national Player of the Year (1975–1978), 4× Hall of Fame (2018–2018).
The verdict
The almanac puts Gerd Müller ahead by 4 rating points, 96 against 92.
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