Dean Saunders vs John Charles
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.
John Charles
Wales · CB
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Wales
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 38 · 15 goals
- Clubs
- Leeds United, Hereford United, Merthyr Tydfil
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
Blessed with immense versatility, the "Gentle Giant" was a world-class inside-forward for Juventus, but equally dominant as a centre-back for Wales and Leeds. Career record: 38 caps and 15 goals for Wales; club career at Leeds United, Hereford United, Merthyr Tydfil; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts John Charles ahead by 6 rating points, 91 against 85.
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