John Arne Riise vs Rune Bratseth
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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Rune Bratseth
Norway · CB
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Norway
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 60 · 4 goals
- Clubs
- Nidelv IL, Rosenborg BK, SV Werder Bremen
A true colossus at the back, his calm authority, exceptional reading of the game, and leadership made him a Bundesliga legend with Werder Bremen. Career record: 60 caps and 4 goals for Norway; club career at Nidelv IL, Rosenborg BK, SV Werder Bremen.
The verdict
The almanac puts Rune Bratseth ahead by 1 rating point, 88 against 87.
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