Emil Kostadinov vs Hristo Bonev
Bulgaria against Bulgaria. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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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.
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Hristo Bonev
Bulgaria · CM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Bulgaria
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 96 · 48 goals
- Clubs
- PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv, PFC CSKA Sofia, AEK Athens
A prolific attacker and captain for Bulgaria, his goal-scoring prowess lit up the 1970s, making him a national icon. Career record: 96 caps and 48 goals for Bulgaria; club career at PFC Lokomotiv Plovdiv, PFC CSKA Sofia, AEK Athens.
The verdict
The almanac puts Hristo Bonev ahead by 2 rating points, 88 against 86.
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