Hamari Traoré vs Mohamed Sissoko
Mali against Mali. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Hamari Traoré
Mali · 2017–23 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 84
- Rank in Mali
- #8 of 33
- Clubs
- Paris, Lierse S.K., Stade de Reims
He was Rennes' right-back at the Stade de France on 27 April 2019, when the club drew 2-2 with Paris Saint-Germain and won the shoot-out 6-5 for its first trophy in 48 years. That Coupe de France remains his major honour, won in the middle of 188 league games for Rennes, and he now captains Mali, with 60 caps, three goals and four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments in 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023. Career record: club career at Paris, Lierse S.K., Stade de Reims.
Mohamed Sissoko
Mali · 2004–13 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 85
- Rank in Mali
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 34 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- Valencia CF, Liverpool, Juventus
One goal in three seasons at Anfield, a low shot from twenty yards at Sunderland on 25 August 2007, tells you what Liverpool paid £5.6 million for in 2005. He won the UEFA Cup and La Liga with Valencia in 2004, the FA Cup with Liverpool in 2006, then spent three years at Juventus, and with Mali reached fourth at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations and third in 2013 across 34 caps. Career record: 34 caps and 2 goals for Mali; club career at Valencia CF, Liverpool, Juventus.
The verdict
The almanac puts Mohamed Sissoko ahead by 1 rating point, 85 against 84.
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