Who is better, Forsberg or Edström?
Emil Forsberg 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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Forsberg vs Edström
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Emil Forsberg and Ralf Edström level at 83.3. Emil Forsberg leads on Longevity. Ralf Edström leads on Peak, Honours.
How the GOAT Score is calculated →GOAT verdictgoatrank.world
ForsbergWinner
83.3Forsberg wins: Longevity
Edström
83.3Edström wins: Peak, Honours
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Category radar
Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇸🇪 Emil Forsberg
83.3
Forsberg leads in 3 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Emil Forsberg
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. 🇸🇪 Emil Forsberg5 seasons played · career day 1,825310 goals
-9.4% vs Edström at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇪 Forsberg | 0 | 0 | 52 | 109 | 310 | 648 |
| 🇸🇪 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
Forsberg83.3
Edström83.3
FAQ
Where does Edström beat Forsberg?
Edström scores higher on peak, honours. Forsberg leads on longevity.
How is the Forsberg vs Edström score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Forsberg: 83.3, Edström: 83.3.
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