Michael Essien vs József Bozsik
Ghana against Hungary. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Michael Essien
Ghana · 2005–12 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Ghana
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 59 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- SC Bastia, Olympique Lyonnais, Chelsea
Nine minutes into the semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge on 6 May 2009, a Barcelona clearance dropped to Essien 25 yards out and he volleyed it in off the underside of the bar. He won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012, two Premier League titles and four FA Cups there, back-to-back Ligue 1 titles at Lyon, and took Ligue 1 Player of the Year in 2005 and BBC African Footballer of the Year in 2006. Career record: 59 caps and 9 goals for Ghana; club career at SC Bastia, Olympique Lyonnais, Chelsea.
József Bozsik
Hungary · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Hungary
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 101 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- Budapest Honvéd
The cultured deep-lying midfielder was the tactical brain and tireless engine of the Magical Magyars, dictating play with his exceptional vision. Career record: 101 caps and 11 goals for Hungary; club career at Budapest Honvéd.
The verdict
The almanac puts József Bozsik ahead by 2 rating points, 92 against 90.
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