László Kubala vs Nándor Hidegkuti
Hungary against Hungary. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
László Kubala
Hungary · CM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Hungary
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 3 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Ferencvárosi TC, ŠK Slovan Bratislava, FC Barcelona
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
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; honours include Hall of Fame.
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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