Hristo Bonev vs Hristo Stoichkov
Bulgaria against Bulgaria. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Hristo Stoichkov
Bulgaria · 1990s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Bulgaria
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 84 · 38 goals
- Clubs
- PFC CSKA Sofia, FC Barcelona, Chicago Fire
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1994 · European Golden Shoe 1990
The fiery left-footed genius led Bulgaria to the 1994 World Cup semi-finals and won the Ballon d'Or with his explosive talent at Barcelona. Career record: 84 caps and 38 goals for Bulgaria; club career at PFC CSKA Sofia, FC Barcelona, Chicago Fire; honours include Ballon d'Or 1994, European Golden Shoe 1990.
The verdict
The almanac puts Hristo Stoichkov ahead by 5 rating points, 93 against 88.
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