Henrik Larsson vs Nils Liedholm
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.
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 cannot separate them: both are rated 91.
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