Mario Mandžukić vs Vladimir Beara
Croatia against Croatia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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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