Who is better, Simonsen or Edström?
Allan Simonsen leads with a GOAT score of 83.3 against 83.3 for Ralf Edström — a gap of 0.0 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Simonsen vs Edström
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Allan Simonsen and Ralf Edström level at 83.3. Allan Simonsen leads on Longevity, Honours. Ralf Edström leads on Dominance, Statistics.
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SimonsenWinner
83.3Simonsen wins: Longevity, Honours
Edström
83.3Edström wins: Dominance, Statistics
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Time range
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Category radar
Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇩🇰 Allan Simonsen
83.3
Simonsen leads in 3 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Allan Simonsen
2. Ralf Edström
Category breakdown
Season form · Form index per season
Career timeline · Form index per season
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Career stage · GOAT pace
Through season 5 · Form index per season1. 🇸🇪 Ralf Edström5 seasons played · career day 1,825342 goals
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇩🇰 Allan Simonsen5 seasons played · career day 1,825316 goals
-7.6% vs Edström at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇰 Simonsen | 0 | 0 | 50 | 107 | 316 | 675 |
| 🇸🇪 Edström | 0 | 0 | 52 | 112 | 342 | 674 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 season periods are measured against the same career window.
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GOAT Rank · the data
Simonsen83.3
Edström83.3
FAQ
Where does Edström beat Simonsen?
Edström scores higher on dominance, statistics. Simonsen leads on honours, longevity.
How is the Simonsen vs Edström score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Simonsen: 83.3, Edström: 83.3.
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