Damien Duff vs Roy Keane
Ireland against Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Damien Duff
Ireland · 2000s · LM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Ireland
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 100 · 98 goals
- Clubs
- Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea, Fulham
Pace, trickery, and a keen eye for goal defined this winger, who tormented defences for Blackburn, Chelsea, and the Republic of Ireland at the 2002 World Cup. Career record: 100 caps and 98 goals for Ireland; club career at Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea, Fulham.
Roy Keane
Ireland · 1990s · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Ireland
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 67 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Cobh Ramblers, Nottingham Forest, Manchester United
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame (2021–2021)
The fiery heart of Manchester United for years, his combative style and inspirational leadership powered them to countless trophies, including the 1999 treble. Career record: 67 caps and 9 goals for Ireland; club career at Cobh Ramblers, Nottingham Forest, Manchester United; honours include 2× Hall of Fame (2021–2021).
The verdict
The almanac puts Roy Keane ahead by 4 rating points, 91 against 87.
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