Carlos Edwards vs Dwight Yorke
Trinidad & Tobago against Trinidad & Tobago. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Carlos Edwards
Trinidad & Tobago · 1999–2007 · RM
- Almanac rating
- 78
- Rank in Trinidad & Tobago
- #6 of 33
- Clubs
- Wrexham A.F.C., Luton Town, Ipswich Town
A crowd of 44,448, Sunderland's biggest of the season, saw Edwards score in the 80th minute to beat Burnley 3-2 on 27 April 2007 and send the club back to the Premier League. Championship title that season, Football League Trophy with Wrexham in 2005, Caribbean Cup wins in 1999 and 2001, every minute of Trinidad and Tobago's three games at the 2006 World Cup and 92 caps across 18 years. Career record: club career at Wrexham A.F.C., Luton Town, Ipswich Town.
Dwight Yorke
Trinidad & Tobago · 1999–2006 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Trinidad & Tobago
- #1 of 33
- Clubs
- Aston Villa, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers
Trinidad and Tobago's first World Cup match ended goalless against Sweden in June 2006, and the 34-year-old captain, playing in front of his own back four, was named man of the match. The treble with Manchester United in 1999, 29 goals in all competitions that season and a share of the Premier League Golden Boot, the Intercontinental Cup, a League Cup with Aston Villa, an A-League title with Sydney FC, and 123 Premier League goals in total. Career record: club career at Aston Villa, Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers.
The verdict
The almanac puts Dwight Yorke ahead by 8 rating points, 86 against 78.
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