Davor Šuker vs Mario Mandžukić
Croatia against Croatia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Davor Šuker
Croatia · 1990s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Croatia
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 69 · 45 goals
- Clubs
- NK Osijek, Sevilla, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
The 1998 World Cup Golden Boot winner, this clinical striker led Croatia's "bronze generation" with his iconic left-footed finishes and unforgettable chips for Real Madrid. Career record: 69 caps and 45 goals for Croatia; club career at NK Osijek, Sevilla, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol.
Mario Mandžukić
Croatia · 2010s · RM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Croatia
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 89 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- GNK Dinamo Zagreb, VfL Wolfsburg, Juventus
- Honours
- national Player of the Year
The iconic big-game striker who netted Croatia's only goal in the 2018 World Cup final, his relentless work rate and imposing presence defined Juventus and Bayern Munich's attacks. Career record: 89 caps and 33 goals for Croatia; club career at GNK Dinamo Zagreb, VfL Wolfsburg, Juventus; honours include national Player of the Year.
The verdict
The almanac puts Davor Šuker ahead by 3 rating points, 91 against 88.
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