Aaron Ramsey vs Mark Hughes
Wales against Wales. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Aaron Ramsey
Wales · 2010s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Wales
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 86 · 21 goals
- Clubs
- Arsenal, Juventus, OGC Nice
A crucial goalscorer and creative force, Ramsey’s driving runs and key strikes, including FA Cup final winners for Arsenal, illuminated Wales' Euro 2016 journey. Career record: 86 caps and 21 goals for Wales; club career at Arsenal, Juventus, OGC Nice.
Mark Hughes
Wales · 1985–91 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Wales
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 72 · 16 goals
- Clubs
- Manchester United, Chelsea, Southampton
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
The terraces called him Sparky, and on 30 April 1985 he volleyed past Spain at the Racecourse Ground in a 3-0 World Cup qualifying win. He scored both goals against Barcelona, his former club, in the 1991 Cup Winners' Cup final in Rotterdam, won a second Cup Winners' Cup with Chelsea, two league titles and four FA Cups, and became the first man voted PFA Players' Player of the Year twice, in 1989 and 1991. Career record: 72 caps and 16 goals for Wales; club career at Manchester United, Chelsea, Southampton; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Mark Hughes ahead by 1 rating point, 88 against 87.
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