Giorgos Karagounis vs Sokratis Papastathopoulos
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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Sokratis Papastathopoulos
Greece · CB
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Greece
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 90 · 3 goals
- Clubs
- AEK Athens, Borussia Dortmund, Olympiacos
A commanding presence at the back, he brought his robust defending and leadership to Arsenal and his national team. Career record: 90 caps and 3 goals for Greece; club career at AEK Athens, Borussia Dortmund, Olympiacos.
The verdict
The almanac puts Giorgos Karagounis ahead by 1 rating point, 87 against 86.
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