József Bozsik vs Marco Tardelli
Hungary against Italy. 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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Marco Tardelli
Italy · 1980s · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Italy
- #18 of 33
- Caps
- 81 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- Pisa SC, Juventus, Inter Milan
His iconic scream after scoring in the 1982 World Cup final perfectly encapsulated the passion and tenacity of Italy's midfield engine. Career record: 81 caps and 6 goals for Italy; club career at Pisa SC, Juventus, Inter Milan.
The verdict
The almanac puts József Bozsik ahead by 1 rating point, 92 against 91.
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