Graeme Souness vs Jimmy Johnstone
Scotland against Scotland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Jimmy Johnstone
Scotland · 1960s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Scotland
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 23 · 4 goals
- Clubs
- Celtic, Sheffield United, Elgin City
A Lisbon Lion and European Cup winner in 1967, "Jinky" was a dazzling winger whose trickery tormented defenders for Celtic and Scotland. Career record: 23 caps and 4 goals for Scotland; club career at Celtic, Sheffield United, Elgin City.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 90.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.