Karim Benzema vs Ferenc Puskás
France against Hungary. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Karim Benzema
France · 2020s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in France
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 97 · 37 goals
- Clubs
- Olympique Lyonnais, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Al Ittihad
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 2022 · national Player of the Year
A truly complete and elegant forward, this Real Madrid legend evolved into a talismanic figure, finally earning his well-deserved Ballon d'Or in 2022 after years of sublime performances. Career record: 97 caps and 37 goals for France; club career at Olympique Lyonnais, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Al Ittihad; honours include Ballon d'Or 2022, national Player of the Year.
Ferenc Puskás
Hungary · SS
- Almanac rating
- 96
- Rank in Hungary
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 85 · 84 goals
- Clubs
- Budapest Honvéd, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
The legendary 'Galloping Major,' his iconic left foot and prolific goals for Real Madrid and the Magical Magyars cement his status as one of football's greatest ever. Career record: 85 caps and 84 goals for Hungary; club career at Budapest Honvéd, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol.
The verdict
The almanac puts Ferenc Puskás ahead by 3 rating points, 96 against 93.
Fans have not settled this one yet. Cast the first vote in the duels.