Hristo Stoichkov vs Stiliyan Petrov
Bulgaria against Bulgaria. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Stiliyan Petrov
Bulgaria · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Bulgaria
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 105 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- PFC CSKA Sofia, Celtic, Aston Villa
A dynamic and influential midfielder, he was a tireless engine for Aston Villa and Celtic, earning over 100 caps for Bulgaria and often wearing the captain's armband. Career record: 105 caps and 8 goals for Bulgaria; club career at PFC CSKA Sofia, Celtic, Aston Villa.
The verdict
The almanac puts Hristo Stoichkov ahead by 7 rating points, 93 against 86.
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