Ivan Rakitić vs Vladimir Beara
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.
Vladimir Beara
Croatia · GK
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Croatia
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 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 Croatia; club career at HNK Hajduk Split, FK Crvena zvezda, Alemannia Aachen.
The verdict
The almanac puts Vladimir Beara ahead by 1 rating point, 89 against 88.
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