33·Legends

Josef Masopust vs Tomáš Rosický

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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Tomáš Rosický

Czech Republic · CAM

Almanac rating
87
Rank in Czech Republic
#9 of 33
Caps
105 · 23 goals
Clubs
AC Sparta Prague, Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal

The elegant playmaker, affectionately known as 'Little Mozart', mesmerized fans with his silky skills and masterful passing at Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal. Career record: 105 caps and 23 goals for Czech Republic; club career at AC Sparta Prague, Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal.

The verdict

The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 87.

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