Gerd Müller vs Luis Suárez
Germany against Uruguay. 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).
Luis Suárez
Uruguay · 2010–21 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Uruguay
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 143 · 69 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Liverpool, FC Barcelona
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 2014 · European Golden Shoe 2014 · Golden Boot 2014
In the final minute of extra time in Johannesburg on 2 July 2010 he stopped Adiyiah's header on his own goal line with both hands, walked off with a red card, and was gone when Gyan's penalty hit the crossbar. He won the 2011 Copa América, the 2015 Champions League with Barcelona, five Spanish titles including Atlético's in 2021, the Eredivisie with Ajax, two European Golden Shoes, and stands as Uruguay's record scorer on 69 goals. Career record: 143 caps and 69 goals for Uruguay; club career at AFC Ajax, Liverpool, FC Barcelona; honours include European Golden Shoe 2014, Golden Boot 2014, national Player of the Year 2014.
The verdict
The almanac puts Gerd Müller ahead by 3 rating points, 96 against 93.
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