33·Legends

Andre Blake vs Robbie Earle

Jamaica against Jamaica. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Andre Blake

Jamaica · 2014–25 · GK

Almanac rating
82
Rank in Jamaica
#3 of 33
Clubs
Philadelphia Union, UConn Huskies men's soccer

The ten saves Blake made on 26 September 2015 remain Philadelphia Union's single-game record, and a decade later he was still doing the same job for the same club. He was the first Jamaican to win the Gold Cup Golden Glove, in 2017, the year Jamaica reached their second straight final, and he has three MLS Goalkeeper of the Year awards from 2016, 2020 and 2022, Supporters' Shields in 2020 and 2025, the 2014 Caribbean Cup and 94 caps. Career record: club career at Philadelphia Union, UConn Huskies men's soccer.

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Robbie Earle

Jamaica · 1989–98 · CM

Almanac rating
80
Rank in Jamaica
#9 of 33
Caps
33 · 8 goals
Clubs
Stoke City, Port Vale, Wimbledon
Honours
Hall of Fame

His goal against Croatia in Lens on 14 June 1998 arrived in the 45th minute and was the first Jamaica ever scored at a World Cup, one of only eight caps he won. Before that came 294 league games and 77 goals for Port Vale, including both in the 1989 Third Division play-off final, then 284 games and 59 goals for Wimbledon, whom he captained from 1995. Career record: 33 caps and 8 goals for Jamaica; club career at Stoke City, Port Vale, Wimbledon; honours include Hall of Fame.

The verdict

The almanac puts Andre Blake ahead by 2 rating points, 82 against 80.

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