Andrey Arshavin vs Valentin Ivanov
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.
Valentin Ivanov
Russia · 1960–66 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Russia
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 60 · 26 goals
- Clubs
- FC Torpedo Moscow
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame
A prolific goalscoring midfielder, his dazzling dribbling and powerful shots led Torpedo Moscow and the Soviet Union, winning the 1960 European Championship and finishing third at the 1966 World Cup. Career record: 60 caps and 26 goals for Russia; club career at FC Torpedo Moscow; honours include 2× Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Valentin Ivanov ahead by 2 rating points, 90 against 88.
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