33·Legends

Majed Abdullah vs Yasser Al-Qahtani

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

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Majed Abdullah

Saudi Arabia · 1984–88 · ST

Almanac rating
87
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#1 of 33

Fans knew him as the Arabian Pelé, and he answered in finals, scoring the second goal against China in 1984 and burying his penalty in the 1988 shootout against South Korea. Two Asian Cups, Asia-Oceania Player of the Year in 1984, six Saudi league top-scorer awards, four league titles at Al-Nassr, and 72 goals in 117 caps.

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Yasser Al-Qahtani

Saudi Arabia · 2000s · SS

Almanac rating
86
Rank in Saudi Arabia
#9 of 33

Saudi Arabia reached the 2007 Asian Cup final on his goals, four of them, level with Younis Mahmoud and Naohiro Takahara at the top of the tournament's scoring chart before Iraq took the trophy. He was named AFC Asian Footballer of the Year for 2007, won five Saudi league titles and seven Crown Prince Cups at Al-Hilal, and finished with 42 goals in 108 internationals.

The verdict

The almanac puts Majed Abdullah ahead by 1 rating point, 87 against 86.

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