Henrik Larsson vs Lennart Skoglund
Sweden against Sweden. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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 Henrik Larsson ahead by 4 rating points, 91 against 87.
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