Birkir Bjarnason vs Gylfi Sigurðsson
Iceland against Iceland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Birkir Bjarnason
Iceland · 2016–18 · LM
- Almanac rating
- 82
- Rank in Iceland
- #7 of 33
- Clubs
- Viking FK, FC Basel, Aston Villa
The 'Thor' of Iceland's midfield, his relentless work rate and versatile play made him an indispensable asset during their historic Euro 2016 and 2018 World Cup runs. Career record: club career at Viking FK, FC Basel, Aston Villa.
Gylfi Sigurðsson
Iceland · 2016–18 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Iceland
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 83 · 27 goals
- Clubs
- Reading, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton
Iceland's undisputed maestro, his sublime free-kicks, pinpoint passes, and crucial goals guided the tiny nation to unprecedented Euro 2016 and 2018 World Cup qualification. Career record: 83 caps and 27 goals for Iceland; club career at Reading, Tottenham Hotspur, Everton.
The verdict
The almanac puts Gylfi Sigurðsson ahead by 4 rating points, 86 against 82.
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