Ian Rush vs John Charles
Both Wales. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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Ian Rush
Wales · 1980–1996 · RM
- Rank in Wales
- #4 of 33
- Caps · Wales
- 73 · 28 goals
- Clubs
- Chester City, Liverpool, Leeds United
Career record: 73 caps and 28 goals for Wales; club career at Chester City, Liverpool, Leeds United.
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John Charles
Wales · 1950–1965 · CB
- Rank in Wales
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Wales
- 38 · 15 goals
- Clubs
- Leeds United, Hereford United, Merthyr Tydfil
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.
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Ian Rush is editorial rank 4 and John Charles rank 2 in Wales's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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