Gerd Müller vs Robert Lewandowski
Germany against Poland. 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).
Robert Lewandowski
Poland · ST
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Poland
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 167 · 89 goals
- Clubs
- Borussia Dortmund, FC Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona
- Honours
- 3× national Player of the Year (2020–2021) · The Best FIFA award · European Golden Shoe 2021
The ultimate goal machine, Lewandowski's clinical finishing and relentless pursuit of records have made him one of the greatest strikers of all time. Career record: 167 caps and 89 goals for Poland; club career at Borussia Dortmund, FC Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona; honours include The Best FIFA award, European Golden Shoe 2021, 3× national Player of the Year (2020–2021).
The verdict
The almanac puts Gerd Müller ahead by 2 rating points, 96 against 94.
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