Karl-Heinz Rummenigge vs Dennis Bergkamp
Germany against Netherlands. 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.
Dennis Bergkamp
Netherlands · 1986–2006 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Netherlands
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 79 · 37 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 1993 · Hall of Fame 2021
The epitome of grace and precision, his elegant first touch, mesmerising control, and exquisite finishing skills made him an Arsenal legend and one of football's great artists. Career record: 79 caps and 37 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal; honours include national Player of the Year 1993, Hall of Fame 2021.
The verdict
The almanac puts Karl-Heinz Rummenigge ahead by 1 rating point, 93 against 92.
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