33·Legends

Thierry Henry vs Ferenc Puskás

France against Hungary. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Thierry Henry

France · 1997–2010 · SS

Almanac rating
94
Rank in France
#3 of 33
Caps
123 · 51 goals
Clubs
AS Monaco, Arsenal, New York Red Bulls
Honours
2× national Player of the Year (2003–2003) · European Golden Shoe 2004 · Golden Boot 2002

With his back to goal at Highbury on 1 October 2000, Denis Irwin tight behind him, he flicked the ball up, spun and volleyed it over Fabien Barthez in one motion. France won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 with him in the side, Barcelona the 2009 Champions League, and he took two league titles at Arsenal, including the unbeaten season of 2003/04, leaving as their record scorer on 228 goals. Career record: 123 caps and 51 goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Arsenal, New York Red Bulls; honours include European Golden Shoe 2004, Golden Boot 2002, 2× national Player of the Year (2003–2003).

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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 2 rating points, 96 against 94.

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