Dimitar Berbatov vs Trifon Ivanov
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.
Trifon Ivanov
Bulgaria · 1990s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 85
- Rank in Bulgaria
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 76 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- F.C. Etar, PFC CSKA Sofia, SK Rapid Wien
The 'Wolfman' was a truly iconic, no-nonsense centre-back whose wild hair and uncompromising style endeared him to fans as Bulgaria reached the 1994 World Cup semi-finals. Career record: 76 caps and 6 goals for Bulgaria; club career at F.C. Etar, PFC CSKA Sofia, SK Rapid Wien.
The verdict
The almanac puts Dimitar Berbatov ahead by 4 rating points, 89 against 85.
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