Erling Haaland vs Héctor Scarone
Norway against Uruguay. 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.
Héctor Scarone
Uruguay · 1917–30 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Uruguay
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 52 · 31 goals
- Clubs
- Club Nacional de Football, FC Barcelona, Palermo
Tito Borjas shouted "Tuya, Héctor" in the Olympic final replay in Amsterdam on 13 June 1928, and the pass became the goal that beat Argentina 2-1 for gold. El Mago took Olympic gold in 1924 and 1928, the 1930 World Cup at home, four South American Championships in 1917, 1923, 1924 and 1926, eight Uruguayan league titles with Nacional, and left 31 goals in 51 internationals. Career record: 52 caps and 31 goals for Uruguay; club career at Club Nacional de Football, FC Barcelona, Palermo.
The verdict
The almanac puts Erling Haaland ahead by 2 rating points, 94 against 92.
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