György Sárosi vs Nándor Hidegkuti
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.
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 2 rating points, 93 against 91.
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