Average Opposition

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*Schiaffino scored in the Final group game in the 1950 World Cup. There was no Final, but the game was between Brazil in 1st and Uruguay in 2nd and is widely considered the 1950 World Cup Final. He deserves his inclusion.

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Just 7 Players have scored in the European Cup Final and the World Cup Final*, in over 70 years. Just 7. Listed below - Muller also had a Euros Final goal as well. Big Game Players

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It's widely recognised that only 6 players in the history of football have scored in both the World Cup Final and the Champions League final. I would argue that should be 7 - the 1950 World Cup didn't have a Final. It had a final group stage. And as it turned out, that final group game was 1st vs 2nd - Brazil vs Uruguay. Winner lifted the trophy.

Amongst the scorers for Uruguay that day was Juan Alberto Shciaffino. He also went on to open the scoring in the 1958 European Cup Final for AC Milan (in a 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid).

So the count should be 7 players - in history have scored in the biggest Club game and the biggest National game. That's in over 70 years.

Big game players each and every one. Next post shows them and the games

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@ShuffleFC @OptaJoe Third across the Top 5 European Leagues in that time too

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@retrofootballnw @CPFC @WestHam Omoyinmi’s only goals for West Ham. Both in the same match. Sadly remembered more for an admin fuck up that cost West Ham a semi final place in the league cup

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@mrbrizzyone R9 without question

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@_AsiwajuLerry Since Leicester won the title in 2015/16 (inclusive)

5 x Different Winners: Premier League
4 x Different Winners: Serie A
3 x Different Winners: Bundesliga
3 x Different Winners: Ligue 1
4 x Different Winners: La Liga

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@vertzgoon I’m aware they play on opposite wings, but essentially the same position, just mirrors

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@vertzgoon Son is massively under rated. Look at his record vs Saka (PL only). Have taken Son’s first 233 games to match Saka. Goals first. Then goal involvements excluding penalties

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@Blessing_Olivi This is his record in the Premier League against teams in the Top 6 (not necessarily the 'Big 6')

He has 9 goals and 2 assists in 14 appearances - 5 of the goals are penalties

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@primezad_ League only records - including Clean Sheets based on level of opponent

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@v1nsmok4 Close to one in two record for UCL Quarter/Semi/Final games, plus three assists. Though 2018 wasn't his best year.

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@vespreken Hi UCL knock out record (QF/SF/F) with Barcelona was a bit better - one in two, including one in the Final vs Juventus

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@vasanthTHFC Closer than you think - Goals excluding penalties for Benzema's last 5 seasons in La Liga (Kane in the Premier league over the same time)

And Goal Involvements (excl Pens)

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@Arthur_Ingrm Premier League only, excluding pens. Goals and Assists.

Palmer has played 24 more games and scored 16 more goals, and registered 17 more assists.

League Stats would suggest Madueke is not miles ahead - though he is starting to show some form

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@Rhys_Padan @InvertTheWing To be fair, Kane did it in the big league games - 44 goals against Top 6 teams (almost always vs Arsenal)

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@sthsthburner Love a good bit of analysis but have never heard Lampard described as a poacher (famous for his long range strikes), or Terry as a donkey on the ball. He was excellent at passing - off both feet too

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@Jaack West Ham being the last English football team to win a major trophy with a totally English XI (FA Cup 1974/75)