Flórián Albert vs Nándor Hidegkuti
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).
Nándor Hidegkuti
Hungary · 1950s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Hungary
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 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 verdict
The almanac puts Nándor Hidegkuti ahead by 1 rating point, 93 against 92.
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