Andrey Arshavin vs Igor Netto
Russia against Russia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Igor Netto
Russia · 1956–60 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Russia
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 54 · 4 goals
- Clubs
- Spartak Moscow, HC Spartak Moscow
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame
A legendary Soviet era captain, his elegant playmaking and leadership from midfield guided Spartak Moscow and the USSR to Olympic gold in 1956 and the 1960 European Championship. Career record: 54 caps and 4 goals for Russia; club career at Spartak Moscow, HC Spartak Moscow; honours include 2× Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Igor Netto ahead by 3 rating points, 91 against 88.
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