Clarence Seedorf vs Marco van Basten
Netherlands against Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Clarence Seedorf
Netherlands · 1992–2014 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Netherlands
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 87 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, AC Milan
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame
A true European trailblazer, he remains the only player to win the Champions League with three different clubs: Ajax, Real Madrid, and AC Milan. Career record: 87 caps and 11 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, AC Milan; honours include 2× Hall of Fame.
Marco van Basten
Netherlands · 1981–93 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Netherlands
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 58 · 24 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, AC Milan
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1988 · FIFA World Player of the Year 1992
Widely considered one of the greatest strikers of all time, the three-time Ballon d'Or winner and Euro '88 champion was a phenomenon for AC Milan before his career was cut short by injury. Career record: 58 caps and 24 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, AC Milan; honours include Ballon d'Or 1988, FIFA World Player of the Year 1992.
The verdict
The almanac puts Marco van Basten ahead by 5 rating points, 95 against 90.
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