Ferenc Puskás vs Nándor Hidegkuti
Both Hungary. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Nándor Hidegkuti
Hungary · 1945–1958 · CAM
- Rank in Hungary
- #3 of 33
- Caps · Hungary
- 69 · 39 goals
- Clubs
- Elektromos, Herminamezei AC, MTK Budapest
The revolutionary 'deep-lying centre-forward' for the Magical Magyars, he pioneered a tactical innovation that baffled opponents at the 1954 World Cup. Career record: 69 caps and 39 goals for Hungary; club career at Elektromos, Herminamezei AC, MTK Budapest.
The careers, side by side
Ferenc Puskás is editorial rank 1 and Nándor Hidegkuti rank 3 in Hungary's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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