Gunnar Nordahl vs Lennart Skoglund
Sweden against Sweden. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Gunnar Nordahl
Sweden · ST
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Sweden
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 33 · 43 goals
- Clubs
- Degerfors IF, IFK Norrköping FK, AC Milan
One of the greatest strikers in Serie A history, Nordahl was a relentless goal machine for AC Milan, claiming the Capocannoniere title five times. Career record: 33 caps and 43 goals for Sweden; club career at Degerfors IF, IFK Norrköping FK, AC Milan.
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Lennart Skoglund
Sweden · 1950s · LM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Sweden
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 11 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- Inter Milan, U.C. Sampdoria, Palermo
A true cult hero for Inter Milan, Skoglund mesmerised with his dazzling wing play and was a vital part of Sweden's 1958 World Cup final run. Career record: 11 caps and 1 goals for Sweden; club career at Inter Milan, U.C. Sampdoria, Palermo.
The verdict
The almanac puts Gunnar Nordahl ahead by 7 rating points, 94 against 87.
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