Hristo Bonev vs Trifon Ivanov
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.
Trifon Ivanov
Bulgaria · 1990s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 85
- Rank in Bulgaria
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 76 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- F.C. Etar, PFC CSKA Sofia, SK Rapid Wien
The 'Wolfman' was a truly iconic, no-nonsense centre-back whose wild hair and uncompromising style endeared him to fans as Bulgaria reached the 1994 World Cup semi-finals. Career record: 76 caps and 6 goals for Bulgaria; club career at F.C. Etar, PFC CSKA Sofia, SK Rapid Wien.
The verdict
The almanac puts Hristo Bonev ahead by 3 rating points, 88 against 85.
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