Stiliyan Petrov vs Trifon Ivanov
Bulgaria against Bulgaria. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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 Stiliyan Petrov ahead by 1 rating point, 86 against 85.
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