Ivan Rakitić vs Zvonimir Boban
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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Zvonimir Boban
Croatia · 1990s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Croatia
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 51 · 12 goals
- Clubs
- GNK Dinamo Zagreb, SSC Bari, RC Celta de Vigo
An elegant midfielder and captain of Croatia's iconic 1998 World Cup squad, he was a key figure in AC Milan's golden era. Career record: 51 caps and 12 goals for Croatia; club career at GNK Dinamo Zagreb, SSC Bari, RC Celta de Vigo.
The verdict
The almanac puts Zvonimir Boban ahead by 1 rating point, 89 against 88.
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