33·Legends

Josef Masopust vs Oldřich Nejedlý

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

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Josef Masopust

Czech Republic · 1960s · CM

Almanac rating
87
Rank in Czech Republic
#6 of 33
Caps
63 · 10 goals
Clubs
FK Teplice, Dukla Prague, K.V.V. Crossing Elewijt
Honours
Ballon d'Or

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.

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Oldřich Nejedlý

Czech Republic · 1930s · SS

Almanac rating
87
Rank in Czech Republic
#8 of 33
Caps
44 · 29 goals
Clubs
AC Sparta Prague, SK Rakovník

The prolific striker cemented his legend by finishing as top scorer at the 1934 World Cup, spearheading Czechoslovakia to the final. Career record: 44 caps and 29 goals for Czech Republic; club career at AC Sparta Prague, SK Rakovník.

The verdict

The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 87.

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