Finidi George vs Rashidi Yekini
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.
Rashidi Yekini
Nigeria · 1984–1998 · ST
- Rank in Nigeria
- #3 of 33
- Caps · Nigeria
- 58 · 37 goals
- Clubs
- Shooting Stars SC, Vitória, FC Zürich
Twenty-one minutes into Nigeria's first World Cup match, against Bulgaria on 21 June 1994, he ran on into the goal, grabbed the netting with both fists and bellowed through it. Career record: 58 caps and 37 goals for Nigeria; club career at Shooting Stars SC, Vitória, FC Zürich.
The careers, side by side
Finidi George is editorial rank 4 and Rashidi Yekini rank 3 in Nigeria's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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