Henrik Larsson vs Zlatan Ibrahimović
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.
Zlatan Ibrahimović
Sweden · SS
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Sweden
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 122 · 62 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain
- Honours
- 2× national Player of the Year (2005–2008) · Golden Foot 2012
The audacious Swede redefined what was possible with his acrobatic goals and unparalleled confidence, dominating top leagues across Europe for decades. Career record: 122 caps and 62 goals for Sweden; club career at AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain; honours include Golden Foot 2012, 2× national Player of the Year (2005–2008).
The verdict
The almanac puts Zlatan Ibrahimović ahead by 3 rating points, 94 against 91.
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