Giorgos Karagounis vs Kostas Manolas
Greece against Greece. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Giorgos Karagounis
Greece · 2000s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Greece
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 139 · 10 goals
- Clubs
- Panathinaikos, Apollon Smyrnis, S.L. Benfica
A true national hero, his dynamic midfield play and iconic goal in the Euro 2004 opener ignited Greece's historic triumph. Career record: 139 caps and 10 goals for Greece; club career at Panathinaikos, Apollon Smyrnis, S.L. Benfica.
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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 Giorgos Karagounis ahead by 2 rating points, 87 against 85.
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