Finidi George vs Nwankwo Kanu
Both Nigeria. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Finidi George
Nigeria · 1991–2002 · RM
- Rank in Nigeria
- #4 of 33
- Caps · Nigeria
- 62 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Real Betis Balompié, Ipswich Town
Against Greece on 30 June 1994 he dinked the ball over Christos Karkamanis, then dropped onto all fours, crawled towards the corner flag and cocked a leg like a dog marking its patch. Career record: 62 caps and 6 goals for Nigeria; club career at AFC Ajax, Real Betis Balompié, Ipswich Town.
Nwankwo Kanu
Nigeria · 1994–2011 · CAM
- Rank in Nigeria
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Nigeria
- 87 · 12 goals
- Clubs
- Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion, Portsmouth
Trailing Brazil 3-1 in the Atlanta semi-final on 31 July 1996, Kanu equalised in the last minute and then struck the golden goal four minutes into extra time to win it 4-3. Career record: 87 caps and 12 goals for Nigeria; club career at Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion, Portsmouth.
The careers, side by side
Finidi George is editorial rank 4 and Nwankwo Kanu rank 2 in Nigeria's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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