Gyula Grosics vs Zoltán Czibor
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.
Zoltán Czibor
Hungary · 1949–1956 · CM
- Rank in Hungary
- #9 of 33
- Caps · Hungary
- 43 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- Ferencvárosi TC, Budapest Honvéd, FC Barcelona
A key component of the Magical Magyars, his intelligent passing and tireless work rate powered Hungary's innovative style. Career record: 43 caps and 17 goals for Hungary; club career at Ferencvárosi TC, Budapest Honvéd, FC Barcelona.
The careers, side by side
Gyula Grosics is editorial rank 8 and Zoltán Czibor rank 9 in Hungary's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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