Gunnar Gren vs Nils Liedholm
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.
Nils Liedholm
Sweden · 1950s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Sweden
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 23 · 12 goals
- Clubs
- IK Sleipner, IFK Norrköping FK, AC Milan
The elegant playmaker, a key figure in AC Milan's legendary Gre-No-Li trio, led Sweden to the 1958 World Cup final with his sublime skill and vision. Career record: 23 caps and 12 goals for Sweden; club career at IK Sleipner, IFK Norrköping FK, AC Milan.
The verdict
The almanac puts Nils Liedholm ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.
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