Gyula Grosics vs Zoltán Czibor
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.
Zoltán Czibor
Hungary · CM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Hungary
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 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 verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 91.
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