33·Legends

Josef Bican vs Thierry Henry

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

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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.

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Thierry Henry

France · 1997–2010 · SS

Almanac rating
94
Rank in France
#3 of 33
Caps
123 · 51 goals
Clubs
AS Monaco, Arsenal, New York Red Bulls
Honours
2× national Player of the Year (2003–2003) · European Golden Shoe 2004 · Golden Boot 2002

With his back to goal at Highbury on 1 October 2000, Denis Irwin tight behind him, he flicked the ball up, spun and volleyed it over Fabien Barthez in one motion. France won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 with him in the side, Barcelona the 2009 Champions League, and he took two league titles at Arsenal, including the unbeaten season of 2003/04, leaving as their record scorer on 228 goals. Career record: 123 caps and 51 goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Arsenal, New York Red Bulls; honours include European Golden Shoe 2004, Golden Boot 2002, 2× national Player of the Year (2003–2003).

The verdict

The almanac puts Josef Bican ahead by 2 rating points, 96 against 94.

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