Karl-Heinz Rummenigge vs Sepp Maier
Germany against Germany. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
Germany · 1974–86 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Germany
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 95 · 45 goals
- Clubs
- FC Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Servette
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · national Player of the Year 1980 · 2× Hall of Fame
A two-time Ballon d'Or winner, this agile and clinical striker terrorised defences for Bayern Munich and West Germany. Career record: 95 caps and 45 goals for Germany; club career at FC Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Servette; honours include Ballon d'Or, national Player of the Year 1980, 2× Hall of Fame.
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 Karl-Heinz Rummenigge ahead by 1 rating point, 93 against 92.
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