Robbie Keane vs Tony Dunne
Ireland against Ireland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Tony Dunne
Ireland · 1958–1979 · LB
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Ireland
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 33 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Shelbourne, Manchester United, Bolton Wanderers
Only Bobby Charlton and Bill Foulkes had played more games for Manchester United when he left in 1973, and on the night Benfica were beaten 4-1 at Wembley in 1968 he was there at left-back, quick, quiet, immaculate. The European Cup crowns honours that also hold the 1963 FA Cup and the league championships of 1965 and 1967. Career record: 33 caps and 0 goals for Ireland; club career at Shelbourne, Manchester United, Bolton Wanderers.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 88.
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