Hannes Halldórsson vs Hermann Hreiðarsson
Iceland against Iceland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Hermann Hreiðarsson
Iceland · RB
- Almanac rating
- 84
- Rank in Iceland
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 89 · 5 goals
- Clubs
- Ipswich Town, Charlton Athletic, Portsmouth
A no-nonsense defender, he enjoyed a stellar career in the Premier League with Charlton and Portsmouth, known for his robust tackling and leadership. Career record: 89 caps and 5 goals for Iceland; club career at Ipswich Town, Charlton Athletic, Portsmouth.
The verdict
The almanac puts Hermann Hreiðarsson ahead by 3 rating points, 84 against 81.
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