Flórián Albert vs Gyula Grosics
Hungary against Hungary. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Flórián Albert
Hungary · 1960s · ST
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Hungary
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 75 · 31 goals
- Clubs
- Ferencvárosi TC
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1967 · 2× Hall of Fame (1994–2011)
The graceful Ballon d'Or winner in 1967, his elegance and prolific scoring made him a Ferencváros icon and the only Hungarian to win the award. Career record: 75 caps and 31 goals for Hungary; club career at Ferencvárosi TC; honours include Ballon d'Or 1967, 2× Hall of Fame (1994–2011).
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 Flórián Albert ahead by 1 rating point, 92 against 91.
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