Angelos Charisteas vs Kostas Manolas
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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Kostas Manolas
Greece · CB
- Almanac rating
- 85
- Rank in Greece
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 42 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- AEK Athens, AS Roma, SSC Napoli
Renowned for his blistering pace and strength, the no-nonsense centre-back famously thwarted Lionel Messi in the Champions League. Career record: 42 caps and 1 goals for Greece; club career at AEK Athens, AS Roma, SSC Napoli.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 85.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.