Hristo Bonev vs Krasimir Balakov
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.
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Krasimir Balakov
Bulgaria · 1990s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Bulgaria
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 92 · 16 goals
- Clubs
- FC Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo, F.C. Etar, VfB Stuttgart
The elegant midfielder orchestrated Bulgaria's famous 1994 World Cup run with his exceptional vision and pinpoint passing. Career record: 92 caps and 16 goals for Bulgaria; club career at FC Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo, F.C. Etar, VfB Stuttgart.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 88.
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