Dean Saunders vs Gary Speed
Wales against Wales. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Dean Saunders
Wales · SS
- Almanac rating
- 85
- Rank in Wales
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 75 · 22 goals
- Clubs
- Brighton & Hove Albion, Derby County, Aston Villa
A tireless striker with a knack for important goals, Dean Saunders was a familiar face for Liverpool and Aston Villa, and a cult hero for Wales. Career record: 75 caps and 22 goals for Wales; club career at Brighton & Hove Albion, Derby County, Aston Villa.
Gary Speed
Wales · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Wales
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 85 · 7 goals
- Clubs
- Leeds United, Newcastle United, Bolton Wanderers
- Honours
- Hall of Fame 2010
The iconic captain who led Wales with distinction for years, Speed was a tirelessly energetic midfielder for Leeds, Newcastle, Everton, and Bolton. Career record: 85 caps and 7 goals for Wales; club career at Leeds United, Newcastle United, Bolton Wanderers; honours include Hall of Fame 2010.
The verdict
The almanac puts Gary Speed ahead by 2 rating points, 87 against 85.
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