Gareth Bale vs John Toshack
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 Toshack
Wales · ST
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Wales
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 40 · 13 goals
- Clubs
- Cardiff City, Liverpool, Swansea City A.F.C.
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame
A towering forward and formidable target man, John Toshack was an Anfield legend who helped Liverpool to multiple league titles and two European Cups in the 1970s. Career record: 40 caps and 13 goals for Wales; club career at Cardiff City, Liverpool, Swansea City A.F.C.; honours include 2× Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Gareth Bale ahead by 6 rating points, 93 against 87.
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