33·Legends

Antonín Panenka vs Josef Masopust

Czech Republic against Czech Republic. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Antonín Panenka

Czech Republic · 1970s · CM

Almanac rating
88
Rank in Czech Republic
#5 of 33
Caps
59 · 17 goals
Clubs
Bohemians 1905, SK Rapid Wien, VSE St. Pölten

An iconic playmaker and Euro 1976 champion, he immortalized his name with the audacious penalty kick that became a global phenomenon. Career record: 59 caps and 17 goals for Czech Republic; club career at Bohemians 1905, SK Rapid Wien, VSE St. Pölten.

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Josef Masopust

Czech Republic · 1960s · CM

Almanac rating
87
Rank in Czech Republic
#6 of 33
Caps
63 · 10 goals
Clubs
FK Teplice, Dukla Prague, K.V.V. Crossing Elewijt
Honours
Ballon d'Or

Czech football's greatest midfield legend, he earned the Ballon d'Or in 1962 and steered his nation to the World Cup final that same year. Career record: 63 caps and 10 goals for Czech Republic; club career at FK Teplice, Dukla Prague, K.V.V. Crossing Elewijt; honours include Ballon d'Or.

The verdict

The almanac puts Antonín Panenka ahead by 1 rating point, 88 against 87.

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