Diego Maradona vs Ferenc Puskás
Argentina against Hungary. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Diego Maradona
Argentina · 1986–90 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 99
- Rank in Argentina
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 91 · 34 goals
- Clubs
- FC Barcelona, SSC Napoli, Sevilla
- Honours
- FIFA Player of the Century 2000
At the Azteca on 22 June 1986 he collected the ball in his own half, beat five England players over sixty yards in about eleven seconds, and rolled it past Peter Shilton. He won the 1986 World Cup and its Golden Ball, took Napoli to their first two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990, added the 1989 UEFA Cup, and reached the 1990 World Cup final. Career record: 91 caps and 34 goals for Argentina; club career at FC Barcelona, SSC Napoli, Sevilla; honours include FIFA Player of the Century 2000.
Ferenc Puskás
Hungary · SS
- Almanac rating
- 96
- Rank in Hungary
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 85 · 84 goals
- Clubs
- Budapest Honvéd, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
The legendary 'Galloping Major,' his iconic left foot and prolific goals for Real Madrid and the Magical Magyars cement his status as one of football's greatest ever. Career record: 85 caps and 84 goals for Hungary; club career at Budapest Honvéd, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol.
The verdict
The almanac puts Diego Maradona ahead by 3 rating points, 99 against 96.
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