John Arne Riise vs Martin Ødegaard
Norway against Norway. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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Martin Ødegaard
Norway · CM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Norway
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 67 · 4 goals
- Clubs
- SC Heerenveen, SBV Vitesse, Real Sociedad
The creative orchestrator effortlessly glides through midfield, unlocking defences with his exquisite vision and incisive passing. Career record: 67 caps and 4 goals for Norway; club career at SC Heerenveen, SBV Vitesse, Real Sociedad.
The verdict
The almanac puts Martin Ødegaard ahead by 3 rating points, 90 against 87.
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