František Plánička vs Pavel Nedvěd
Czech Republic against Czech Republic. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
František Plánička
Czech Republic · GK
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Czech Republic
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 73 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- SK Slavia Prague
A true legend between the sticks, this Czech Lion was revered as one of Europe's greatest early goalkeepers, a charismatic and fearless leader for Sparta Prague and Czechoslovakia. Career record: 73 caps and 0 goals for Czech Republic; club career at SK Slavia Prague.
Pavel Nedvěd
Czech Republic · 2000s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Czech Republic
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 91 · 18 goals
- Clubs
- AC Sparta Prague, SS Lazio, Juventus
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 2003 · Golden Foot 2004
The 2003 Ballon d'Or winner was a world-class all-rounder, known for his explosive power, thunderous shots, and relentless engine at Juventus and Lazio. Career record: 91 caps and 18 goals for Czech Republic; club career at AC Sparta Prague, SS Lazio, Juventus; honours include Ballon d'Or 2003, Golden Foot 2004.
The verdict
The almanac puts Pavel Nedvěd ahead by 2 rating points, 93 against 91.
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