Emir Spahić vs Ivica Osim
Bosnia & Herzegovina against Bosnia & Herzegovina. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Emir Spahić
Bosnia & Herzegovina · 2010s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 85
- Rank in Bosnia & Herzegovina
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 94 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- FC Lokomotiv Moscow, Montpellier Hérault Sport Club, Bayer 04 Leverkusen
A no-nonsense centre-back and Bosnia captain, his uncompromising style and leadership guided his nation to their first World Cup in 2014. Career record: 94 caps and 6 goals for Bosnia & Herzegovina; club career at FC Lokomotiv Moscow, Montpellier Hérault Sport Club, Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Ivica Osim
Bosnia & Herzegovina · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Bosnia & Herzegovina
- #6 of 33
- Clubs
- FK Željezničar Sarajevo, RC Strasbourg Alsace, CS Sedan Ardennes
- Honours
- Hall of Fame 2016
An intelligent attacking midfielder, he was a key figure for Željezničar in the 1960s, renowned for his vision and incisive passing. Career record: club career at FK Željezničar Sarajevo, RC Strasbourg Alsace, CS Sedan Ardennes; honours include Hall of Fame 2016.
The verdict
The almanac puts Ivica Osim ahead by 2 rating points, 87 against 85.
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