Aron Einar Gunnarsson vs Hannes Halldórsson
Iceland against Iceland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Aron Einar Gunnarsson
Iceland · CB
- Almanac rating
- 83
- Rank in Iceland
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 108 · 7 goals
- Clubs
- Coventry City, Cardiff City, Al-Arabi SC
The iconic captain, known for his thunderous long throws and tireless engine, led Iceland to their first-ever major tournaments. Career record: 108 caps and 7 goals for Iceland; club career at Coventry City, Cardiff City, Al-Arabi SC.
Hannes Halldórsson
Iceland · 2010s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 81
- Rank in Iceland
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 77 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Knattspyrnufélagið Fram, KR Reykjavík, Randers
The film director turned shot-stopper became a national hero with heroics between the sticks, including a penalty save against Messi at the 2018 World Cup. Career record: 77 caps and 0 goals for Iceland; club career at Knattspyrnufélagið Fram, KR Reykjavík, Randers.
The verdict
The almanac puts Aron Einar Gunnarsson ahead by 2 rating points, 83 against 81.
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