József Bozsik vs Nándor Hidegkuti
Hungary against Hungary. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
József Bozsik
Hungary · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Hungary
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 101 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- Budapest Honvéd
The cultured deep-lying midfielder was the tactical brain and tireless engine of the Magical Magyars, dictating play with his exceptional vision. Career record: 101 caps and 11 goals for Hungary; club career at Budapest Honvéd.
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Nándor Hidegkuti
Hungary · 1950s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Hungary
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 69 · 39 goals
- Clubs
- Elektromos, Herminamezei AC, MTK Budapest
The revolutionary 'deep-lying centre-forward' for the Magical Magyars, he pioneered a tactical innovation that baffled opponents at the 1954 World Cup. Career record: 69 caps and 39 goals for Hungary; club career at Elektromos, Herminamezei AC, MTK Budapest.
The verdict
The almanac puts Nándor Hidegkuti ahead by 1 rating point, 93 against 92.
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