Dimitar Berbatov vs Emil Kostadinov
Bulgaria against Bulgaria. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Dimitar Berbatov
Bulgaria · SS
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Bulgaria
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 78 · 48 goals
- Clubs
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United
The silkiest of strikers, his sublime first touch, effortless control, and clinical finishing made him a joy to watch for club and country. Career record: 78 caps and 48 goals for Bulgaria; club career at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United.
Emil Kostadinov
Bulgaria · 1990s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Bulgaria
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 70 · 26 goals
- Clubs
- PFC CSKA Sofia, FC Porto, FC Bayern Munich
A key attacker known for his crucial goal against France that sent Bulgaria to the 1994 World Cup, making him a national hero. Career record: 70 caps and 26 goals for Bulgaria; club career at PFC CSKA Sofia, FC Porto, FC Bayern Munich.
The verdict
The almanac puts Dimitar Berbatov ahead by 3 rating points, 89 against 86.
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