Edwin van der Sar vs Ronald Koeman
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.
Ronald Koeman
Netherlands · 1980s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Netherlands
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 78 · 20 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, FC Barcelona
A free-scoring libero and set-piece master, Koeman was instrumental in the Netherlands' Euro 1988 victory and a champion with both PSV and Barcelona. Career record: 78 caps and 20 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, FC Barcelona.
The verdict
The almanac puts Edwin van der Sar ahead by 2 rating points, 92 against 90.
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