Angelos Charisteas vs Antonis Nikopolidis
Greece against Greece. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Angelos Charisteas
Greece · 2000s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 85
- Rank in Greece
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 88 · 25 goals
- Clubs
- Aris Thessaloniki, SV Werder Bremen, 1. FC Nürnberg
The unlikely hero of Euro 2004, his decisive header against Portugal secured Greece’s historic triumph, etching his name into football folklore. Career record: 88 caps and 25 goals for Greece; club career at Aris Thessaloniki, SV Werder Bremen, 1. FC Nürnberg.
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Antonis Nikopolidis
Greece · 2000s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Greece
- #5 of 33
- Clubs
- G.A.S. Anagennisi Artas (football), Panathinaikos, Olympiacos
A commanding presence between the sticks, known for his acrobatic saves and vital role in Greece's unlikely Euro 2004 triumph. Career record: club career at G.A.S. Anagennisi Artas (football), Panathinaikos, Olympiacos.
The verdict
The almanac puts Antonis Nikopolidis ahead by 1 rating point, 86 against 85.
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