Clarence Seedorf vs Ruud Gullit
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.
Ruud Gullit
Netherlands · 1980s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Netherlands
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 66 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- HFC Haarlem, Feyenoord Rotterdam, AC Milan
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1987 · national Player of the Year 1984 · 2× Hall of Fame (2017–2017)
The iconic dreadlocked superstar lit up Serie A with AC Milan and captained the Netherlands to their glorious Euro '88 triumph, winning the Ballon d'Or in 1987. Career record: 66 caps and 17 goals for Netherlands; club career at HFC Haarlem, Feyenoord Rotterdam, AC Milan; honours include Ballon d'Or 1987, national Player of the Year 1984, 2× Hall of Fame (2017–2017).
The verdict
The almanac puts Ruud Gullit ahead by 4 rating points, 94 against 90.
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