Who is better, Finke or Gross?
Michael Gross leads with a GOAT score of 90.3 against 90.1 for Robert Finke — a gap of 0.2 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Finke vs Gross
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently ranks Michael Gross above Robert Finke: 90.3 vs 90.1. Michael Gross leads on Longevity. Robert Finke leads on Peak.
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GrossWinner
90.3Gross wins: Longevity
Finke
90.1Finke wins: Peak
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Category radar
Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇩🇪 Michael Gross
90.3
Gross leads in 4 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Michael Gross
2. Robert Finke
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. 🇺🇸 Robert Finke5 seasons played · career day 1,825363 major golds
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇩🇪 Michael Gross5 seasons played · career day 1,82512 major golds
-96.7% vs Finke at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Finke | 0 | 0 | 60 | 126 | 363 | 740 |
| 🇩🇪 Gross | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 22 |
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
Gross90.3
Finke90.1
FAQ
Where does Finke beat Gross?
Finke scores higher on peak. Gross leads on longevity.
How is the Finke vs Gross score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Finke: 90.1, Gross: 90.3.
What do you think?
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