Antonis Nikopolidis vs Kostas Manolas
Greece against Greece. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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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.
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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 puts Antonis Nikopolidis ahead by 1 rating point, 86 against 85.
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