Who is better, Fortmann or Lanier?
Dan Fortmann leads with a GOAT score of 86.4 against 86.4 for Willie Lanier — a gap of 0.0 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Fortmann vs Lanier
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Dan Fortmann and Willie Lanier level at 86.4. Dan Fortmann leads on Honours. Willie Lanier leads on Longevity.
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FortmannWinner
86.4Fortmann wins: Honours
Lanier
86.4Lanier wins: Longevity
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Category radar
Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇺🇸 Dan Fortmann
86.4
Fortmann leads in 4 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Dan Fortmann
2. Willie Lanier
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. 🇺🇸 Dan Fortmann5 seasons played · career day 1,826366 touchdowns
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇺🇸 Willie Lanier5 seasons played · career day 1,825342 touchdowns
-6.6% vs Fortmann at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Fortmann | 0 | 0 | 50 | 112 | 270 | 542 |
| 🇺🇸 Lanier | 0 | 0 | 50 | 109 | 342 | 665 |
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
Fortmann86.4
Lanier86.4
FAQ
Where does Lanier beat Fortmann?
Lanier scores higher on longevity. Fortmann leads on honours.
How is the Fortmann vs Lanier score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Fortmann: 86.4, Lanier: 86.4.
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