Ian Rush vs John Charles
Wales against Wales. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Ian Rush
Wales · 1980s · RM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Wales
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 73 · 28 goals
- Clubs
- Chester City, Liverpool, Leeds United
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame
A legendary Liverpool striker, Ian Rush was a clinical finisher whose goals delivered multiple league titles and the 1984 European Cup. Career record: 73 caps and 28 goals for Wales; club career at Chester City, Liverpool, Leeds United; honours include 2× 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 John Charles ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.
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