Ivan Rakitić vs Stjepan Bobek
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.
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Stjepan Bobek
Croatia · SS
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Croatia
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 63 · 38 goals
- Clubs
- Admira Wacker, HŠK Građanski Zagreb, FK Partizan
A prolific attacker and record goalscorer for Partizan Belgrade, this Croatian-born maestro was a cornerstone of Yugoslav football history. Career record: 63 caps and 38 goals for Croatia; club career at Admira Wacker, HŠK Građanski Zagreb, FK Partizan.
The verdict
The almanac puts Stjepan Bobek ahead by 1 rating point, 89 against 88.
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