33·Legends

Manuel Neuer vs Ferenc Puskás

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

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Manuel Neuer

Germany · 2013–20 · GK

Almanac rating
96
Rank in Germany
#3 of 33
Caps
128 · 0 goals
Clubs
Schalke 04, FC Bayern Munich
Honours
2× national Player of the Year (2011–2014) · 2× Hall of Fame (2019–2019)

Germany's back four pushed so high against Algeria on 30 June 2014 that he spent the night guarding the space behind them, racing beyond his box to head and hook the ball clear. A fortnight later he kept Argentina out for 120 minutes of the final, winning the World Cup and the Golden Glove, and his Bayern years brought the 2013 and 2020 Champions League inside two trebles plus five IFFHS awards as the world's best goalkeeper. Career record: 128 caps and 0 goals for Germany; club career at FC Schalke 04 II, Schalke 04, FC Bayern Munich; honours include 2× national Player of the Year (2011–2014), 2× Hall of Fame (2019–2019).

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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 cannot separate them: both are rated 96.

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