John Charles vs John Toshack
Wales against Wales. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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 John Charles ahead by 4 rating points, 91 against 87.
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