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Ferenc Puskás vs Gyula Grosics

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

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Ferenc Puskás

Hungary · 1945–1956 · SS

Rank in Hungary
#1 of 33
Caps · Hungary
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.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Preferred foot · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q482931
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Gyula Grosics

Gyula Grosics

Hungary · 1947–1962 · GK

Rank in Hungary
#8 of 33
Caps · Hungary
86 · 0 goals
Clubs
Dorogi, Budapest Honvéd, Tatabányai SC

Known as the "Black Panther," Grosics was a pioneer of the sweeper-keeper role, backstopping Hungary's Magical Magyars to the 1954 World Cup final. Career record: 86 caps and 0 goals for Hungary; club career at Dorogi, Budapest Honvéd, Tatabányai SC.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q371557
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Ferenc Puskás is editorial rank 1 and Gyula Grosics rank 8 in Hungary's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.

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