Michael Laudrup vs Nándor Hidegkuti
Denmark against Hungary. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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Michael Laudrup
Denmark · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Denmark
- #1 of 33
One of the most graceful and gifted playmakers of his generation, Laudrup enchanted audiences with his sublime skill at Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
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Nándor Hidegkuti
Hungary · 1950s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Hungary
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 69 · 39 goals
- Clubs
- Elektromos, Herminamezei AC, MTK Budapest
The revolutionary 'deep-lying centre-forward' for the Magical Magyars, he pioneered a tactical innovation that baffled opponents at the 1954 World Cup. Career record: 69 caps and 39 goals for Hungary; club career at Elektromos, Herminamezei AC, MTK Budapest.
The verdict
The almanac puts Michael Laudrup ahead by 1 rating point, 94 against 93.
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