Erling Haaland vs Eusébio
Norway against Portugal. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Erling Haaland
Norway · SS
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Norway
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 54 · 62 goals
- Clubs
- Molde FK, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 2023 · European Golden Shoe
The prolific goal machine, his explosive pace, towering physique, and relentless finishing have made him one of Europe's most feared strikers. Career record: 54 caps and 62 goals for Norway; club career at Molde FK, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City; honours include European Golden Shoe, national Player of the Year 2023.
Eusébio
Portugal · 1960s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 97
- Rank in Portugal
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 64 · 41 goals
- Clubs
- C.D. Maxaquene, S.L. Benfica, Toronto Blizzard
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · 2× Hall of Fame
The 'Black Panther' remains one of football's most prolific strikers, his blistering pace and devastating shot powering Benfica to European glory and Portugal to third at the 1966 World Cup. Career record: 64 caps and 41 goals for Portugal; club career at C.D. Maxaquene, S.L. Benfica, Toronto Blizzard; honours include Ballon d'Or, 2× Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Eusébio ahead by 3 rating points, 97 against 94.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.