Ivan Rakitić vs Vladimir Beara
Both Croatia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Ivan Rakitić
Croatia · 2007–2019 · CM
- Rank in Croatia
- #7 of 33
- Caps · Croatia
- 106 · 15 goals
- Clubs
- Schalke 04, Sevilla, FC Barcelona
Career record: 106 caps and 15 goals for Croatia; club career at Schalke 04, Sevilla, FC Barcelona.
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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.
The careers, side by side
Ivan Rakitić is editorial rank 7 and Vladimir Beara rank 4 in Croatia's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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