33·Legends

Ferenc Puskás vs Juan Alberto Schiaffino

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

FP

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.

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JA

Juan Alberto Schiaffino

Uruguay · 1950–59 · CM

Almanac rating
94
Rank in Uruguay
#1 of 33
Caps
21 · 8 goals
Clubs
Club Atlético Peñarol, AC Milan, AS Roma

The Maracanã fell quiet in the 66th minute on 16 July 1950, when he met Ghiggia's cross and put Uruguay level against a Brazil side already being called champions. That afternoon brought the 1950 World Cup, and he added three Uruguayan titles with Peñarol, a world record move to Milan for 52 million lire in 1954, three Serie A championships in 1955, 1957 and 1959, and the Latin Cup in 1956. Career record: 21 caps and 8 goals for Uruguay; club career at Club Atlético Peñarol, AC Milan, AS Roma.

The verdict

The almanac puts Ferenc Puskás ahead by 2 rating points, 96 against 94.

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