Oliver Kahn vs Rinat Dasayev
Germany against Russia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Oliver Kahn
Germany · 2000s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Germany
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 86 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Karlsruher SC, FC Bayern Munich
- Honours
- 2× national Player of the Year (2000–2001) · Golden Foot 2017 · Hall of Fame 2019
The charismatic Titan, Kahn's commanding presence and incredible saves earned him the Golden Ball at the 2002 World Cup and a Champions League with Bayern. Career record: 86 caps and 0 goals for Germany; club career at Karlsruher SC, Karlsruher SC II, FC Bayern Munich; honours include Golden Foot 2017, 2× national Player of the Year (2000–2001), Hall of Fame 2019.
Rinat Dasayev
Russia · GK
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Russia
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 91 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- FC Volgar Astrakhan, Spartak Moscow, Sevilla
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A world-class shot-stopper, he was the Soviet Union's number one through the 1980s, showcasing spectacular saves at multiple World Cups and leading Spartak Moscow to titles. Career record: 91 caps and 0 goals for Russia; club career at FC Volgar Astrakhan, Spartak Moscow, Sevilla; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Oliver Kahn ahead by 2 rating points, 93 against 91.
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