Gyula Grosics vs László Kubala
Hungary against Hungary. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
László Kubala
Hungary · CM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Hungary
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 3 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Ferencvárosi TC, ŠK Slovan Bratislava, FC Barcelona
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
The Hungarian-Spanish legend electrified Barcelona with his dazzling dribbling, exquisite passing, and prolific goalscoring through the 1950s. Career record: 3 caps and 0 goals for Hungary; club career at Ferencvárosi TC, ŠK Slovan Bratislava, FC Barcelona; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts László Kubala ahead by 1 rating point, 92 against 91.
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