Ian Rush vs Ryan Giggs
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.
Ryan Giggs
Wales · LM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Wales
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 64 · 12 goals
- Clubs
- Manchester United
- Honours
- Hall of Fame 2007
The epitome of a one-club man and a Premier League legend, Giggs terrorised defences from the left wing for over two decades, winning an unprecedented 13 league titles with Manchester United. Career record: 64 caps and 12 goals for Wales; club career at Manchester United; honours include Hall of Fame 2007.
The verdict
The almanac puts Ryan Giggs ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.
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