Philipp Lahm vs Tarcisio Burgnich
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).
Tarcisio Burgnich
Italy · 1958–77 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Italy
- #31 of 33
- Caps
- 66 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- Palermo, Inter Milan, SSC Napoli
The sturdy full-back was a stalwart of Inter Milan's Grande Inter era, winning multiple Serie A titles and two European Cups. Career record: 66 caps and 2 goals for Italy; club career at Palermo, Inter Milan, SSC Napoli.
The verdict
The almanac puts Philipp Lahm ahead by 4 rating points, 93 against 89.
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