33·Legends

Billy McNeill vs Graeme Souness

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

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Billy McNeill

Scotland · 1960s · CB

Almanac rating
89
Rank in Scotland
#8 of 33
Caps
29 · 3 goals
Clubs
Celtic, Scottish Football League XI
Honours
Hall of Fame

Captain of the famous "Lisbon Lions," his commanding presence and leadership from centre-back guided Celtic to their unforgettable 1967 European Cup triumph. Career record: 29 caps and 3 goals for Scotland; club career at Celtic, Scottish Football League XI; honours include 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 Graeme Souness ahead by 1 rating point, 90 against 89.

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