Dennis Bergkamp vs Oleh Blokhin
Netherlands against Ukraine. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Dennis Bergkamp
Netherlands · 1986–2006 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Netherlands
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 79 · 37 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 1993 · Hall of Fame 2021
The epitome of grace and precision, his elegant first touch, mesmerising control, and exquisite finishing skills made him an Arsenal legend and one of football's great artists. Career record: 79 caps and 37 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal; honours include national Player of the Year 1993, Hall of Fame 2021.
Oleh Blokhin
Ukraine · 1970s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Ukraine
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 112 · 42 goals
- Clubs
- FC Dynamo Kyiv, SK Vorwärts Steyr, Aris Limassol
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1975 · 7× Hall of Fame
A true Dynamo Kyiv legend and 1975 Ballon d'Or recipient, he terrorized defenses with his blistering speed and clinical goalscoring. Career record: 112 caps and 42 goals for Ukraine; club career at FC Dynamo Kyiv, SK Vorwärts Steyr, Aris Limassol; honours include Ballon d'Or 1975, 7× Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Oleh Blokhin ahead by 1 rating point, 93 against 92.
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