Matthias Sindelar vs Nándor Hidegkuti
Austria against Hungary. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Matthias Sindelar
Austria · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Austria
- #1 of 33
- Clubs
- FK Austria Wien
Known as "The Paper Man" for his slender build, he was the iconic, balletic leader and goalscorer of Austria's legendary "Wunderteam". Career record: club career at FK Austria Wien.
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Nándor Hidegkuti
Hungary · 1950s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Hungary
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 69 · 39 goals
- Clubs
- Elektromos, Herminamezei AC, MTK Budapest
The revolutionary 'deep-lying centre-forward' for the Magical Magyars, he pioneered a tactical innovation that baffled opponents at the 1954 World Cup. Career record: 69 caps and 39 goals for Hungary; club career at Elektromos, Herminamezei AC, MTK Budapest.
The verdict
The almanac puts Matthias Sindelar ahead by 1 rating point, 94 against 93.
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