Johnny Carey vs Robbie Keane
Ireland against Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Johnny Carey
Ireland · 1937–1953 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Ireland
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 29 · 3 goals
- Clubs
- Manchester United, Shamrock Rovers, Everton
Nine different positions bore his name on Manchester United teamsheets, goalkeeper included, yet it was as captain that he lifted the FA Cup after the celebrated 4-2 final against Blackpool in 1948. The First Division title of 1952 followed, along with the 1949 Footballer of the Year award and the honour of captaining the Rest of Europe XI at Hampden in 1947. Career record: 29 caps and 3 goals for Ireland; club career at Manchester United, Shamrock Rovers, Everton.
Robbie Keane
Ireland · SS
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Ireland
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 146 · 68 goals
- Clubs
- Wolverhampton Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur, LA Galaxy
Ireland's record goalscorer, Keane's infectious energy, acrobatic celebrations, and uncanny knack for finding the net made him a striker beloved by fans across the Premier League. Career record: 146 caps and 68 goals for Ireland; club career at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur, LA Galaxy.
The verdict
The almanac puts Johnny Carey ahead by 1 rating point, 89 against 88.
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