Arda Turan vs Hakan Çalhanoğlu
Türkiye against Türkiye. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Arda Turan
Türkiye · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Türkiye
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 100 · 16 goals
- Clubs
- Galatasaray S.K., Atlético Madrid, İstanbul Başakşehir F.K.
Turkey's most gifted creative talent of his generation, the inspirational leader brought flair and fight to Atlético Madrid and Barcelona's midfield. Career record: 100 caps and 16 goals for Türkiye; club career at Galatasaray S.K., Atlético Madrid, İstanbul Başakşehir F.K..
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
Türkiye · 2013–26 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Türkiye
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 104 · 22 goals
- Clubs
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen, AC Milan, Inter Milan
February 2014 brought the free kick that made his name, struck from 41 metres against Borussia Dortmund and still replayed in Germany as one of the finest ever hit. Türkiye's captain went on to become Inter's ice-cold penalty taker, winning Serie A in 2024 and 2026, three Supercoppa Italiana titles, two Coppa Italia crowns and a place in two Champions League finals. Career record: 104 caps and 22 goals for Türkiye; club career at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, AC Milan, Inter Milan.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 87.
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