Dimitar Berbatov vs Yordan Letchkov
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.
Yordan Letchkov
Bulgaria · 1990s · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Bulgaria
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 45 · 5 goals
- Clubs
- OFC Sliven 2000, PFC CSKA Sofia, Hamburger SV
The audacious midfielder soared above the German defence to famously score the winning header in the 1994 World Cup quarter-final, a cult hero moment for Bulgaria. Career record: 45 caps and 5 goals for Bulgaria; club career at OFC Sliven 2000, PFC CSKA Sofia, Hamburger SV.
The verdict
The almanac puts Dimitar Berbatov ahead by 3 rating points, 89 against 86.
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