Lothar Matthäus vs Manuel Neuer
Both Germany. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Lothar Matthäus
Germany · 1980–2000 · CM
- Rank in Germany
- #4 of 33
- Caps · Germany
- 150 · 23 goals
- Clubs
- Borussia Mönchengladbach, FC Bayern Munich, Inter Milan
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1990 · 1× Ballon d'Or
Taking the ball from Augenthaler inside his own half at the San Siro on 10 June 1990, he carried it through the Yugoslav midfield, stepped past Davor Jozic and struck it from 25 metres. Career record: 150 caps and 23 goals for Germany; club career at Borussia Mönchengladbach, FC Bayern Munich, Inter Milan; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or, FIFA World Cup 1990.
Manuel Neuer
Germany · 2009–2026 · GK
- Rank in Germany
- #3 of 33
- Caps · Germany
- 128 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Schalke 04, FC Bayern Munich
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 2014
Germany's back four pushed so high against Algeria on 30 June 2014 that he spent the night guarding the space behind them, racing beyond his box to head and hook the ball clear. Career record: 128 caps and 0 goals for Germany; club career at Schalke 04, FC Bayern Munich; honours include FIFA World Cup 2014.
The careers, side by side
Lothar Matthäus is editorial rank 4 and Manuel Neuer rank 3 in Germany's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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