Ferenc Puskás vs Gyula Grosics
Hungary against Hungary. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Gyula Grosics
Hungary · 1950s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Hungary
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 86 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Dorogi, Budapest Honvéd, Tatabányai SC
- Honours
- Hall of Fame 1993
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; honours include Hall of Fame 1993.
The verdict
The almanac puts Ferenc Puskás ahead by 5 rating points, 96 against 91.
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