Artim Šakiri vs Goran Pandev
North Macedonia against North Macedonia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Artim Šakiri
North Macedonia · CM
- Almanac rating
- 84
- Rank in North Macedonia
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 72 · 15 goals
- Clubs
- FK Vardar, Halmstads BK, West Bromwich Albion
The influential midfielder was a linchpin for Sheffield Wednesday and a World Cup participant for Macedonia, known for his vision and set-piece delivery. Career record: 72 caps and 15 goals for North Macedonia; club career at FK Vardar, Halmstads BK, West Bromwich Albion.
Goran Pandev
North Macedonia · 2020s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in North Macedonia
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 75 · 26 goals
- Clubs
- SS Lazio, SSC Napoli, Genoa CFC
A national hero and serial winner with Inter Milan, he epitomised attacking prowess, scoring crucial goals and leading North Macedonia to Euro 2020. Career record: 75 caps and 26 goals for North Macedonia; club career at SS Lazio, SSC Napoli, Genoa CFC.
The verdict
The almanac puts Goran Pandev ahead by 4 rating points, 88 against 84.
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