Ivan Kolev vs Stiliyan Petrov
Bulgaria against Bulgaria. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Ivan Kolev
Bulgaria · 1945–1968 · LM
- Almanac rating
- 85
- Rank in Bulgaria
- #9 of 33
On 17 October 1956 the left winger opened the scoring against Dinamo Bucharest, the first European Cup goal by any Bulgarian club, and finished with three in an 8-1 win. Melbourne brought Olympic bronze that same year, with two World Cups in 1962 and 1966, eleven Bulgarian titles and four cups at CSKA Sofia, and Footballer of the Year in 1956 and 1962.
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 Stiliyan Petrov ahead by 1 rating point, 86 against 85.
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