Mario Mandžukić vs Zvonimir Boban
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.
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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