33·Legends

Hristo Stoichkov vs Yordan Letchkov

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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.

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Yordan Letchkov

Bulgaria · 1990s · CDM

Almanac rating
86
Rank in Bulgaria
#8 of 33
Caps
45 · 5 goals
Clubs
OFC Sliven 2000, PFC CSKA Sofia, Hamburger SV

The audacious midfielder soared above the German defence to famously score the winning header in the 1994 World Cup quarter-final, a cult hero moment for Bulgaria. Career record: 45 caps and 5 goals for Bulgaria; club career at OFC Sliven 2000, PFC CSKA Sofia, Hamburger SV.

The verdict

The almanac puts Hristo Stoichkov ahead by 7 rating points, 93 against 86.

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