Josef Bican vs Luis Suárez
Czech Republic against Uruguay. 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.
Luis Suárez
Uruguay · 2010–21 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Uruguay
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 143 · 69 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Liverpool, FC Barcelona
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 2014 · European Golden Shoe 2014 · Golden Boot 2014
In the final minute of extra time in Johannesburg on 2 July 2010 he stopped Adiyiah's header on his own goal line with both hands, walked off with a red card, and was gone when Gyan's penalty hit the crossbar. He won the 2011 Copa América, the 2015 Champions League with Barcelona, five Spanish titles including Atlético's in 2021, the Eredivisie with Ajax, two European Golden Shoes, and stands as Uruguay's record scorer on 69 goals. Career record: 143 caps and 69 goals for Uruguay; club career at AFC Ajax, Liverpool, FC Barcelona; honours include European Golden Shoe 2014, Golden Boot 2014, national Player of the Year 2014.
The verdict
The almanac puts Josef Bican ahead by 3 rating points, 96 against 93.
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