Nihat Kahveci vs Rüştü Reçber
Türkiye against Türkiye. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Nihat Kahveci
Türkiye · 2000s · ST
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Türkiye
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 69 · 19 goals
- Clubs
- Beşiktaş J.K. (Football), Real Sociedad, Villarreal CF
A potent forward for Real Sociedad and his national team, he famously scored a late winner against the USA at the 2002 World Cup. Career record: 69 caps and 19 goals for Türkiye; club career at Beşiktaş J.K. (Football), Real Sociedad, Villarreal CF.
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 puts Rüştü Reçber ahead by 1 rating point, 87 against 86.
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