Josef Bican vs Pavel Nedvěd
Czech Republic against Czech Republic. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Josef Bican
Czech Republic · ST
- Almanac rating
- 96
- Rank in Czech Republic
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 14 · 12 goals
- Clubs
- SK Rapid Wien, SK Slavia Prague, MFK Vítkovice
Often cited as one of football's most prolific goalscorers, the legendary Slavia Prague striker possessed an almost superhuman ability to find the back of the net. Career record: 14 caps and 12 goals for Czech Republic; club career at SK Rapid Wien, SK Slavia Prague, MFK Vítkovice.
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 Josef Bican ahead by 3 rating points, 96 against 93.
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