Landon Donovan vs Michael Bradley
United States against United States. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Landon Donovan
United States · 1930–2010 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in United States
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 157 · 57 goals
- Clubs
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen, San Jose Earthquakes, LA Galaxy
Altidore cut it back, Dempsey's shot was saved, and Donovan followed it in ninety-one minutes into the goalless match with Algeria on 23 June 2010, putting the United States through as group winners for the first time since 1930. Six MLS Cups and four Gold Cups sit next to 57 international goals, level with Dempsey as the American record, 136 MLS assists that still lead the league, and five World Cup goals, more than any other American. Career record: 157 caps and 57 goals for United States; club career at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, San Jose Earthquakes, LA Galaxy.
Michael Bradley
United States · 2007–17 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 84
- Rank in United States
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 151 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- SC Heerenveen, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Toronto
Two down at half time to Slovenia at Ellis Park on 18 June 2010, the United States were finished until he chased Jozy Altidore's knockdown into the box and lifted the ball over Samir Handanović for 2-2. He captained Toronto to the MLS Cup and Supporters' Shield double of 2017, added four Canadian Championships, won the Gold Cup in 2007 and 2017 with the Golden Ball in the second, and finished on 151 caps. Career record: 151 caps and 17 goals for United States; club career at SC Heerenveen, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Toronto.
The verdict
The almanac puts Landon Donovan ahead by 4 rating points, 88 against 84.
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