Ivan Perišić vs Vladimir Beara
Both Croatia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Ivan Perišić
Croatia · 2011– · LM
- Rank in Croatia
- #6 of 33
- Caps · Croatia
- 150 (as of 4 October 2026) · 38 (as of 4 October 2026) 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 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 38 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for Croatia; club career at Club Brugge K.V., VfL Wolfsburg, Inter Milan.
Vladimir Beara
Croatia · 1950–1959 · GK
- Rank in Croatia
- #4 of 33
- Caps · Yugoslavia
- 59 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- HNK Hajduk Split, FK Crvena zvezda, Alemannia Aachen
Widely revered as the "Great Bear", Beara was a visionary Yugoslavian goalkeeper whose innovative style and breathtaking saves made him a legend of the 1950s. Career record: 59 caps and 0 goals for Yugoslavia; club career at HNK Hajduk Split, FK Crvena zvezda, Alemannia Aachen.
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Ivan Perišić is editorial rank 6 and Vladimir Beara rank 4 in Croatia's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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