Georgi Asparuhov vs Ivan Kolev
Bulgaria against Bulgaria. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Georgi Asparuhov
Bulgaria · RM
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Bulgaria
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 50 · 19 goals
- Clubs
- PFC Levski Sofia, Botev Plovdiv
A true legend, his elegant style, clinical finishing, and incredible aerial ability made him one of Bulgaria's greatest ever forwards. Career record: 50 caps and 19 goals for Bulgaria; club career at PFC Levski Sofia, Botev Plovdiv.
Ivan Kolev
Bulgaria · 1945–1968 · LM
- Almanac rating
- 85
- Rank in Bulgaria
- #9 of 33
On 17 October 1956 the left winger opened the scoring against Dinamo Bucharest, the first European Cup goal by any Bulgarian club, and finished with three in an 8-1 win. Melbourne brought Olympic bronze that same year, with two World Cups in 1962 and 1966, eleven Bulgarian titles and four cups at CSKA Sofia, and Footballer of the Year in 1956 and 1962.
The verdict
The almanac puts Georgi Asparuhov ahead by 4 rating points, 89 against 85.
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