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Czech Republic · 1960s · CM
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.
Czech Republic · RM
The iconic Czech winger, famed for his audacious scooped lob against Portugal at Euro '96, dazzled defences for Manchester United and Benfica. Career record: 118 caps and 8 goals for Czech Republic; club career at S.L. Benfica, SS Lazio, AC Sparta Prague.
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 87.
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