Birkir Bjarnason vs Ríkharður Jónsson
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.
Ríkharður Jónsson
Iceland · 1950s–60s · ST
- Almanac rating
- 83
- Rank in Iceland
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 33 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- Knattspyrnufélagið Fram, Íþróttabandalag Akraness
No club from outside Reykjavík had been champions of Iceland until 1951, when he finished as the league's top scorer and his home-town club ÍA carried the title to Akranes. His 17 goals for the national team stood as the Icelandic record until 2007, and he wore the captain's armband in 22 of his 33 caps while winning six Icelandic championships and scoring 139 league goals for ÍA. Career record: 33 caps and 17 goals for Iceland; club career at Knattspyrnufélagið Fram, Íþróttabandalag Akraness.
The verdict
The almanac puts Ríkharður Jónsson ahead by 1 rating point, 83 against 82.
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