Edwin van der Sar vs Johan Neeskens
Netherlands against Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Edwin van der Sar
Netherlands · 1995–2008 · GK
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Netherlands
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 130 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Barcelona, Fulham, Manchester United
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 1998 · Hall of Fame
A commanding presence between the sticks for Ajax and Manchester United, Van der Sar lifted the Champions League trophy in both 1995 and 2008. Career record: 130 caps and 0 goals for Netherlands; club career at Barcelona, Fulham, Manchester United; honours include national Player of the Year 1998, Hall of Fame.
Johan Neeskens
Netherlands · 1968–85 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Netherlands
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 49 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, FC Barcelona, New York Cosmos
The beating heart of Total Football, his relentless energy and box-to-box prowess drove Ajax, Barcelona, and the Dutch national team to multiple finals in the 1970s. Career record: 49 caps and 17 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, FC Barcelona, New York Cosmos.
The verdict
The almanac puts Edwin van der Sar ahead by 2 rating points, 92 against 90.
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