Sepp Maier vs Gianluigi Buffon
Germany against Italy. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Sepp Maier
Germany · 1972–74 · GK
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Germany
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 95 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- FC Bayern Munich
- Honours
- 3× national Player of the Year (1975–1978) · 4× Hall of Fame (2018–2018)
The "Cat from Anzing," Maier was the cornerstone of West Germany's 1974 World Cup and 1972 European Championship triumphs, and Bayern's European dynasty. Career record: 95 caps and 0 goals for Germany; club career at FC Bayern Munich; honours include 3× national Player of the Year (1975–1978), 4× Hall of Fame (2018–2018).
Gianluigi Buffon
Italy · 2000s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 96
- Rank in Italy
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 176 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 2003 · Golden Foot 2016 · Hall of Fame 2006
The legendary 'Gigi' commanded his box for decades, a true icon who lifted the 2006 World Cup with Italy. Career record: 176 caps and 0 goals for Italy; club career at Parma Calcio 1913, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain; honours include Golden Foot 2016, national Player of the Year 2003, Hall of Fame 2006.
The verdict
The almanac puts Gianluigi Buffon ahead by 4 rating points, 96 against 92.
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