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Thierry Henry vs Gianluigi Buffon
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Thierry Henry France · 1977– 49% · #35 in the world
- Gianluigi Buffon Italy · 1978– 51% · #27 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Gianluigi Buffon over Thierry Henry by just 51% to 49%. Gianluigi Buffon is #27 of the 400 footballers in the world ranking, and #2 of the 28 from Italy. Thierry Henry is #35, and #4 of the 37 from France.
Side by side
| Thierry Henry | Gianluigi Buffon | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #35 | #27 |
| Country | France | Italy |
| Born | 1977 | 1978 |