33·Legends

Ronaldo Nazário vs Josef Bican

Brazil against Czech Republic. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Ronaldo Nazário

Brazil · 1997–2002 · ST

Almanac rating
96
Rank in Brazil
#4 of 33
Caps
98 · 62 goals
Clubs
Inter Milan, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, S.C. Corinthians Paulista
Honours
Ballon d'Or 1997 · FIFA World Player of the Year 1996 · Golden Foot 2006

Kahn had barely conceded all tournament when he spilled Rivaldo's shot in Yokohama on 30 June 2002, and Ronaldo, two knee ruptures behind him, tucked in the rebound before adding a second twelve minutes later. That win came with eight goals, the Golden Boot and a second Ballon d'Or after 1997, and he also took the Copa América in 1997 and 1999, the UEFA Cup with Inter in 1998 and a then record 15 World Cup goals. Career record: 98 caps and 62 goals for Brazil; club career at Inter Milan, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, S.C. Corinthians Paulista; honours include Ballon d'Or 1997, FIFA World Player of the Year 1996, Golden Foot 2006.

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Josef Bican

Czech Republic · ST

Almanac rating
96
Rank in Czech Republic
#1 of 33
Caps
14 · 12 goals
Clubs
SK Rapid Wien, SK Slavia Prague, MFK Vítkovice

Often cited as one of football's most prolific goalscorers, the legendary Slavia Prague striker possessed an almost superhuman ability to find the back of the net. Career record: 14 caps and 12 goals for Czech Republic; club career at SK Rapid Wien, SK Slavia Prague, MFK Vítkovice.

The verdict

The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 96.

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