33·Legends

Igor Netto vs Graeme Souness

Russia against Scotland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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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.

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Graeme Souness

Scotland · CDM

Almanac rating
90
Rank in Scotland
#3 of 33
Caps
54 · 4 goals
Clubs
Middlesbrough, Liverpool, U.C. Sampdoria
Honours
Hall of Fame

A midfield general of immense presence and fierce determination, Souness bossed the park for Liverpool, lifting three European Cups and driving them to unrivalled success. Career record: 54 caps and 4 goals for Scotland; club career at Middlesbrough, Liverpool, U.C. Sampdoria; honours include Hall of Fame.

The verdict

The almanac puts Igor Netto ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.

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