John Obi Mikel vs Nwankwo Kanu
Both Nigeria. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
John Obi Mikel
Nigeria · 2006–2019 · CDM
- Rank in Nigeria
- #7 of 33
- Caps · Nigeria
- 91 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- Chelsea, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, Stoke City
On 26 June 2018, the day Nigeria played Argentina at the World Cup, he learned his father had been kidnapped, said nothing to the dressing room and played the full ninety minutes. Career record: 91 caps and 6 goals for Nigeria; club career at Chelsea, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, Stoke City.
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
John Obi Mikel is editorial rank 7 and Nwankwo Kanu rank 2 in Nigeria's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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