Gareth Bale vs John Charles
Wales against Wales. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Gareth Bale
Wales · 2016–22 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Wales
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 111 · 41 goals
- Clubs
- Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A generational talent, Bale single-handedly dragged Wales to Euro 2016 and World Cup 2022, securing multiple Champions Leagues with iconic goals for Real Madrid along the way. Career record: 111 caps and 41 goals for Wales; club career at Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include Hall of Fame.
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 Gareth Bale ahead by 2 rating points, 93 against 91.
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