33·Legends

Zico vs Hristo Stoichkov

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

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Zico

Brazil · 1976–86 · CAM

Almanac rating
95
Rank in Brazil
#6 of 33

Liverpool came to Tokyo as European champions on 13 December 1981 and went in three down at half-time, two of the goals laid on for Nunes by the man who ran the game from just behind him. That win completed Flamengo's 1981 double with the Copa Libertadores, and he added four Brazilian championships, South American Footballer of the Year in 1977, 1981 and 1982, World Soccer's player of the year in 1983, and 508 goals for the club.

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Hristo Stoichkov

Bulgaria · 1990s · CAM

Almanac rating
93
Rank in Bulgaria
#1 of 33
Caps
84 · 38 goals
Clubs
PFC CSKA Sofia, FC Barcelona, Chicago Fire
Honours
Ballon d'Or 1994 · European Golden Shoe 1990

The fiery left-footed genius led Bulgaria to the 1994 World Cup semi-finals and won the Ballon d'Or with his explosive talent at Barcelona. Career record: 84 caps and 38 goals for Bulgaria; club career at PFC CSKA Sofia, FC Barcelona, Chicago Fire; honours include Ballon d'Or 1994, European Golden Shoe 1990.

The verdict

The almanac puts Zico ahead by 2 rating points, 95 against 93.

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