György Sárosi vs Gyula Grosics
Hungary against Hungary. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
György Sárosi
Hungary · 1930s · SS
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Hungary
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 62 · 42 goals
- Clubs
- Ferencvárosi TC
A versatile genius, this Hungarian icon excelled as a creative deep-lying forward, scoring in the 1938 World Cup final and dazzling with his all-round game. Career record: 62 caps and 42 goals for Hungary; club career at Ferencvárosi TC.
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 cannot separate them: both are rated 91.
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