Hakan Çalhanoğlu vs Rüştü Reçber
Türkiye against Türkiye. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Rüştü Reçber
Türkiye · 2000s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Türkiye
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 120 · 118 goals
- Clubs
- Antalyaspor, Fenerbahçe Istanbul, Beşiktaş J.K. (Football)
Turkey's most-capped legend, Rüştü was a commanding presence between the sticks and a heroic figure during their incredible 2002 World Cup semi-final run. Career record: 120 caps and 118 goals for Türkiye; club career at Antalyaspor, Fenerbahçe Istanbul, Beşiktaş J.K. (Football).
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 87.
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