Josef Masopust vs Petr Čech
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.
Petr Čech
Czech Republic · GK
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Czech Republic
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 124 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Stade Rennais, Chelsea, Arsenal
An old-school stopper with modern agility, this Premier League icon lifted the Champions League trophy with Chelsea and set records for clean sheets. Career record: 124 caps and 0 goals for Czech Republic; club career at Stade Rennais, Chelsea, Arsenal.
The verdict
The almanac puts Petr Čech ahead by 6 rating points, 93 against 87.
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