Nándor Hidegkuti vs Sándor Kocsis
Both Hungary. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Sándor Kocsis
Hungary · 1948–1956 · ST
- Rank in Hungary
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Hungary
- 68 · 75 goals
- Clubs
- Ferencvárosi TC, Budapest Honvéd, FC Barcelona
The 'Man with the Golden Head,' his aerial prowess and incredible goal-per-game ratio for the Magical Magyars and Barcelona made him a truly unique striker. Career record: 68 caps and 75 goals for Hungary; club career at Ferencvárosi TC, Budapest Honvéd, FC Barcelona.
The careers, side by side
Nándor Hidegkuti is editorial rank 3 and Sándor Kocsis rank 2 in Hungary's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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