Nándor Hidegkuti vs Denis Law
Hungary against Scotland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Denis Law
Scotland · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Scotland
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 55 · 30 goals
- Clubs
- Manchester City, Torino, Manchester United
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · Hall of Fame
"The King" was a clinical and elegant striker, renowned for his incredible goalscoring prowess and audacious flair for both Manchester United and Scotland. Career record: 55 caps and 30 goals for Scotland; club career at Manchester City, Torino, Manchester United; honours include Ballon d'Or, Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 93.
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