Brede Hangeland vs John Arne Riise
Norway against Norway. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Brede Hangeland
Norway · CB
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Norway
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 91 · 4 goals
- Clubs
- Viking FK, F.C. Copenhagen, Fulham
A towering presence, his commanding aerial ability and no-nonsense defending made him a Premier League stalwart for Fulham. Career record: 91 caps and 4 goals for Norway; club career at Viking FK, F.C. Copenhagen, Fulham.
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John Arne Riise
Norway · 2000s · LB
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Norway
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 110 · 16 goals
- Clubs
- Liverpool, AS Roma, Fulham
Famous for his thunderous left foot, the powerful full-back was a Champions League winner with Liverpool in 2005, leaving a trail of spectacular goals. Career record: 110 caps and 16 goals for Norway; club career at Liverpool, AS Roma, Fulham.
The verdict
The almanac puts John Arne Riise ahead by 1 rating point, 87 against 86.
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