Ivan Rakitić vs Mario Mandžukić
Croatia against Croatia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Ivan Rakitić
Croatia · CM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Croatia
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 106 · 15 goals
- Clubs
- Schalke 04, Sevilla, FC Barcelona
A Champions League winner and World Cup finalist, this experienced midfielder's thunderous strikes and vision were vital for Barcelona and Sevilla. Career record: 106 caps and 15 goals for Croatia; club career at Schalke 04, Sevilla, FC Barcelona.
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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