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See a blind ranking of Champions League legends by Alex Iwobi as he puts Erling Haaland ahead of Thierry Henry.
In a recent blind ranking exercise, Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi stirred up a heated debate among football fans.
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Iwobi made waves on social media by placing Manchester City's prolific striker Erling Haaland above Arsenal legend Thierry Henry in a ranking of Champions League greats.
Iwobi ranks Haaland ahead of Henry
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The post by the Champions League social media sparked conversations about the merits of modern-day sensations versus historical icons, with Iwobi's decision raising eyebrows given Henry's storied legacy in European football.
Iwobi, currently a key player for Fulham, participated in the ranking challenge where participants assign positions from 1 to 10 without knowing the next name on the list.
His final list, revealed in the viral post, placed Haaland at number one, followed by Henry at number two.
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The rest of Iwobi's rankings included some of the Champions League's most iconic names: Xavi Hernández at three, Roberto Carlos at four, Philipp Lahm at five.
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Luka Modrić at six, Thomas Müller at seven, Carles Puyol at eight, Marcelo at nine, and Sergio Busquets rounding out the list at ten.
This eclectic mix of players—ranging from forwards and midfielders to defenders—highlights Iwobi's perspective on what makes a Champions League legend, blending goal-scoring prowess with playmaking, leadership, and defensive excellence.
The debate sparked by Iwobi's ranking underscores the generational divide in football fandom.
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