Zlatan Ibrahimović vs Oleh Blokhin
Sweden against Ukraine. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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).
Oleh Blokhin
Ukraine · 1970s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Ukraine
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 112 · 42 goals
- Clubs
- FC Dynamo Kyiv, SK Vorwärts Steyr, Aris Limassol
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1975 · 7× Hall of Fame
A true Dynamo Kyiv legend and 1975 Ballon d'Or recipient, he terrorized defenses with his blistering speed and clinical goalscoring. Career record: 112 caps and 42 goals for Ukraine; club career at FC Dynamo Kyiv, SK Vorwärts Steyr, Aris Limassol; honours include Ballon d'Or 1975, 7× Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Zlatan Ibrahimović ahead by 1 rating point, 94 against 93.
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