László Kubala vs Nándor Hidegkuti
Both Hungary. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
László Kubala
Hungary · 1946–1995 · CM
- Rank in Hungary
- #6 of 33
- Caps · Hungary
- 3 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Ferencvárosi TC, ŠK Slovan Bratislava, FC Barcelona
The Hungarian-Spanish legend electrified Barcelona with his dazzling dribbling, exquisite passing, and prolific goalscoring through the 1950s. Career record: 3 caps and 0 goals for Hungary; club career at Ferencvárosi TC, ŠK Slovan Bratislava, FC Barcelona.
Nándor Hidegkuti
Hungary · 1945–1958 · CAM
- Rank in Hungary
- #3 of 33
- Caps · Hungary
- 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 careers, side by side
László Kubala is editorial rank 6 and Nándor Hidegkuti rank 3 in Hungary's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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