Henrik Larsson vs Ove Kindvall
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.
Ove Kindvall
Sweden · 1960s–70s · ST
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Sweden
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 43 · 16 goals
- Clubs
- IFK Norrköping FK, Feyenoord Rotterdam, IFK Göteborg
Three minutes from the end of extra time at the San Siro on 6 May 1970, he took a long ball down on his shoulder and lifted it past Evan Williams to beat Celtic and make Feyenoord the first Dutch club to win the European Cup. The Intercontinental Cup followed that year, with two Dutch championships, the Guldbollen in 1966 and 129 goals in 144 games in Rotterdam. Career record: 43 caps and 16 goals for Sweden; club career at IFK Norrköping FK, Feyenoord Rotterdam, IFK Göteborg.
The verdict
The almanac puts Henrik Larsson ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.
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