Karl-Heinz Rummenigge vs Ferenc Puskás
Germany against Hungary. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
Germany · 1974–86 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Germany
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 95 · 45 goals
- Clubs
- FC Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Servette
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · national Player of the Year 1980 · 2× Hall of Fame
A two-time Ballon d'Or winner, this agile and clinical striker terrorised defences for Bayern Munich and West Germany. Career record: 95 caps and 45 goals for Germany; club career at FC Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Servette; honours include Ballon d'Or, national Player of the Year 1980, 2× Hall of Fame.
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.
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