Josef Hügi vs Stephan Lichtsteiner
Switzerland against Switzerland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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Josef Hügi
Switzerland · 1950s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 85
- Rank in Switzerland
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 34 · 22 goals
- Clubs
- FC Basel, FC Zürich
A prolific striker and Basel legend, he lit up the 1954 World Cup with his goal-scoring heroics. Career record: 34 caps and 22 goals for Switzerland; club career at FC Basel, FC Zürich.
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Stephan Lichtsteiner
Switzerland · 2002–20 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Switzerland
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 108 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- Lille OSC, SS Lazio, Juventus
A tireless engine on the right flank, this marauding full-back was a serial Serie A winner with Juventus and a stalwart for the national team. Career record: 108 caps and 8 goals for Switzerland; club career at Lille OSC, SS Lazio, Juventus.
The verdict
The almanac puts Stephan Lichtsteiner ahead by 1 rating point, 86 against 85.
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