33·Legends

Zico vs Ferenc Puskás

Brazil against Hungary. 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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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 Ferenc Puskás ahead by 1 rating point, 96 against 95.

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