Philipp Lahm vs Giuseppe Bergomi
Germany against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Philipp Lahm
Germany · 2013–14 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Germany
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 113 · 5 goals
- Clubs
- FC Bayern Munich, VfB Stuttgart
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 2017 · 3× Hall of Fame (2018–2018)
The peerless captain and tactician, Lahm led Germany to World Cup glory in 2014 and was an integral part of Bayern's historic treble in 2013. Career record: 113 caps and 5 goals for Germany; club career at FC Bayern Munich II, FC Bayern Munich, VfB Stuttgart; honours include national Player of the Year 2017, 3× Hall of Fame (2018–2018).
Giuseppe Bergomi
Italy · 1979–99 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Italy
- #25 of 33
- Caps
- 81 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- Inter Milan
- Honours
- Hall of Fame 1991
A true one-club man for Inter Milan, 'Lo Zio' (The Uncle) famously played in four World Cups, embodying defensive excellence and versatility. Career record: 81 caps and 6 goals for Italy; club career at Inter Milan; honours include Hall of Fame 1991.
The verdict
The almanac puts Philipp Lahm ahead by 3 rating points, 93 against 90.
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