Gerd Müller vs Gunnar Nordahl
Germany against Sweden. 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).
Gunnar Nordahl
Sweden · ST
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Sweden
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 33 · 43 goals
- Clubs
- Degerfors IF, IFK Norrköping FK, AC Milan
One of the greatest strikers in Serie A history, Nordahl was a relentless goal machine for AC Milan, claiming the Capocannoniere title five times. Career record: 33 caps and 43 goals for Sweden; club career at Degerfors IF, IFK Norrköping FK, AC Milan.
The verdict
The almanac puts Gerd Müller ahead by 2 rating points, 96 against 94.
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