Karl-Heinz Rummenigge vs Eusébio
Germany against Portugal. 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.
Eusébio
Portugal · 1960s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 97
- Rank in Portugal
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 64 · 41 goals
- Clubs
- C.D. Maxaquene, S.L. Benfica, Toronto Blizzard
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · 2× Hall of Fame
The 'Black Panther' remains one of football's most prolific strikers, his blistering pace and devastating shot powering Benfica to European glory and Portugal to third at the 1966 World Cup. Career record: 64 caps and 41 goals for Portugal; club career at C.D. Maxaquene, S.L. Benfica, Toronto Blizzard; honours include Ballon d'Or, 2× Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Eusébio ahead by 4 rating points, 97 against 93.
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