Kurt Hamrin vs Nils Liedholm
Sweden against Sweden. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Kurt Hamrin
Sweden · CM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Sweden
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 32 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- AIK Fotboll, ACF Fiorentina, AC Milan
A legend at Fiorentina and a prolific goalscorer, this dynamic forward was a key attacking threat for Sweden, often drifting from the right wing to influence play centrally. Career record: 32 caps and 17 goals for Sweden; club career at AIK Fotboll, ACF Fiorentina, AC Milan.
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 puts Nils Liedholm ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.
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