Gyula Grosics vs Sándor Kocsis
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.
Sándor Kocsis
Hungary · ST
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Hungary
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 68 · 75 goals
- Clubs
- Ferencvárosi TC, Budapest Honvéd, FC Barcelona
The 'Man with the Golden Head,' his aerial prowess and incredible goal-per-game ratio for the Magical Magyars and Barcelona made him a truly unique striker. Career record: 68 caps and 75 goals for Hungary; club career at Ferencvárosi TC, Budapest Honvéd, FC Barcelona.
The verdict
The almanac puts Sándor Kocsis ahead by 3 rating points, 94 against 91.
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