Stanley Matthews vs Dragan Džajić
England against Serbia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Stanley Matthews
England · 1950s · LM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in England
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 54 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- Stoke City, The Football League XI, Blackpool
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · 2× Hall of Fame
The original 'Wizard of the Dribble,' this legendary winger's mesmerizing footwork earned him the inaugural Ballon d'Or in 1956. Career record: 54 caps and 11 goals for England; club career at Stoke City, The Football League XI, Blackpool; honours include Ballon d'Or, 2× Hall of Fame.
Dragan Džajić
Serbia · LM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Serbia
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 85 · 23 goals
- Clubs
- FK Crvena zvezda, SC Bastia
Dubbed the "Magic Dragan" by his adoring fans, this Red Star Belgrade icon was renowned for his dazzling dribbling, searing pace, and incredible left foot. Career record: 85 caps and 23 goals for Serbia; club career at FK Crvena zvezda, SC Bastia.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 92.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.