Who is better, Rush or Rapinoe?
Ian Rush leads with a GOAT score of 89.5 against 89.5 for Megan Rapinoe — a gap of 0.0 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Rush vs Rapinoe
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Ian Rush and Megan Rapinoe level at 89.5. Ian Rush leads on Dominance, Statistics. Megan Rapinoe leads on Peak, Longevity.
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RushWinner
89.5Rush wins: Dominance, Statistics
Rapinoe
89.5Rapinoe wins: Peak, Longevity
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Time range
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Category radar
Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🏴 Ian Rush
89.5
Rush leads in 3 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Ian Rush
2. Megan Rapinoe
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. 🏴 Ian Rush5 seasons played · career day 2,191394 goals
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇺🇸 Megan Rapinoe5 seasons played · career day 1,825287 goals
-27.2% vs Rush at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏴 Rush | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 302 | 666 |
| 🇺🇸 Rapinoe | 0 | 0 | 50 | 104 | 287 | 583 |
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
Rush89.5
Rapinoe89.5
FAQ
Where does Rapinoe beat Rush?
Rapinoe scores higher on peak, longevity. Rush leads on dominance, statistics.
How is the Rush vs Rapinoe score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Rush: 89.5, Rapinoe: 89.5.
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