Gunnar Gren vs Henrik Larsson
Sweden against Sweden. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Gunnar Gren
Sweden · 1940s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Sweden
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 57 · 32 goals
- Clubs
- IFK Göteborg, AC Milan, ACF Fiorentina
Part of Sweden's legendary 'Gre-No-Li' trio, this creative midfielder was an Olympic gold medallist in 1948 and a master of the attacking third. Career record: 57 caps and 32 goals for Sweden; club career at IFK Göteborg, AC Milan, ACF Fiorentina.
Henrik Larsson
Sweden · 2000s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Sweden
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 106 · 37 goals
- Clubs
- Helsingborgs IF, Feyenoord Rotterdam, Celtic
- Honours
- European Golden Shoe 2001 · Hall of Fame 2006
A true legend, "Henke" was a prolific goalscorer for Celtic and proved a vital difference-maker for Barcelona in their 2006 Champions League triumph. Career record: 106 caps and 37 goals for Sweden; club career at Helsingborgs IF, Feyenoord Rotterdam, Celtic; honours include European Golden Shoe 2001, Hall of Fame 2006.
The verdict
The almanac puts Henrik Larsson ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.
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