Nils Liedholm vs Tomas Brolin
Sweden against Sweden. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Tomas Brolin
Sweden · 1990s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Sweden
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 47 · 26 goals
- Clubs
- Näsvikens IK, GIF Sundsvall, Parma Calcio 1913
A cult hero at Parma and a dazzling talent at the 1994 World Cup, this technically gifted attacker was superb operating between the lines. Career record: 47 caps and 26 goals for Sweden; club career at Näsvikens IK, GIF Sundsvall, Parma Calcio 1913.
The verdict
The almanac puts Nils Liedholm ahead by 3 rating points, 91 against 88.
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