Josef Masopust vs Pavel Nedvěd
Czech Republic against Czech Republic. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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 Pavel Nedvěd ahead by 6 rating points, 93 against 87.
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