@FootynewsThe numbers for Ivan Rakitić and Toni Kroos are wild. The Croatian midfielder has 129 career goals compared to Kroos's 79, meaning Rakitić outscored him by a massive 50-goal margin. On the flip side, Kroos leads with 182 assists while Rakitić sits at 152, trailing by just 30. Both of these guys are considered elite midfielders, yet it feels like the stats don't always reflect how much value Rakitić actually brings. Is his career really being valued as it deserves given that goal gap?

@FootynewsThe numbers for Ivan Rakitić and Toni Kroos are wild. The Croatian midfielder has 129 career goals compared to Kroos's 79, meaning Rakitić outscored him by a massive 50-goal margin. On the flip side, Kroos leads with 182 assists while Rakitić sits at 152, trailing by just 30. Both of these guys are considered elite midfielders, yet it feels like the stats don't always reflect how much value Rakitić actually brings. Is his career really being valued as it deserves given that goal gap?