Gerd Müller vs Andriy Shevchenko
Germany against Ukraine. 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).
Andriy Shevchenko
Ukraine · 2003–04 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Ukraine
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 111 · 48 goals
- Clubs
- FC Dynamo Kyiv, AC Milan, Chelsea
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 2004 · 5× Hall of Fame (2004–2004)
Ukraine's favourite son, the clinical Milan striker lifted the Champions League in 2003 and earned the 2004 Ballon d'Or for his prolific goal-scoring. Career record: 111 caps and 48 goals for Ukraine; club career at FC Dynamo Kyiv, AC Milan, Chelsea; honours include Ballon d'Or 2004, 5× Hall of Fame (2004–2004).
The verdict
The almanac puts Gerd Müller ahead by 1 rating point, 96 against 95.
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