Stiliyan Petrov vs Yordan Letchkov
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.
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 cannot separate them: both are rated 86.
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