Ivan Perišić vs Mario Mandžukić
Croatia against Croatia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Ivan Perišić
Croatia · 2018–22 · LM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Croatia
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 150 · 38 goals
- Clubs
- Club Brugge K.V., VfL Wolfsburg, Inter Milan
A big-game player renowned for his two-footed attacking threat, he was instrumental in Croatia's runs to the 2018 final and 2022 semi-finals. Career record: 150 caps and 38 goals for Croatia; club career at Club Brugge K.V., VfL Wolfsburg, Inter Milan.
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 cannot separate them: both are rated 88.
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