Gyula Grosics vs Sándor Kocsis
Both Hungary. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Gyula Grosics
Hungary · 1947–1962 · GK
- Rank in Hungary
- #8 of 33
- Caps · Hungary
- 86 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Dorogi, Budapest Honvéd, Tatabányai SC
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.
Sándor Kocsis
Hungary · 1948–1956 · ST
- Rank in Hungary
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Hungary
- 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 careers, side by side
Gyula Grosics is editorial rank 8 and Sándor Kocsis rank 2 in Hungary's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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