Aleksandr Mostovoi vs Andrey Arshavin
Russia against Russia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Aleksandr Mostovoi
Russia · CM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Russia
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 50 · 10 goals
- Clubs
- Spartak Moscow, RC Strasbourg Alsace, RC Celta de Vigo
The elegant playmaker, nicknamed 'The Tsar', graced Celta Vigo and the Russian national team with his exquisite technique, vision and ability to unlock defences. Career record: 50 caps and 10 goals for Russia; club career at Spartak Moscow, RC Strasbourg Alsace, RC Celta de Vigo.
Andrey Arshavin
Russia · 2000s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Russia
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 75 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, Arsenal, FC Kairat
The diminutive magician's electrifying dribbling and incisive passing lit up Euro 2008 for Russia and earned him a memorable move to Arsenal. Career record: 75 caps and 17 goals for Russia; club career at FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, Arsenal, FC Kairat.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 88.
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