33·Legends

Andrzej Szarmach vs Grzegorz Lato

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Andrzej Szarmach

Poland · 1970s · CAM

Almanac rating
88
Rank in Poland
#7 of 33
Caps
61 · 32 goals
Clubs
Górnik Zabrze, Stal Mielec, AJ Auxerre
Honours
Hall of Fame

The elegant forward nicknamed "Diablo" was a prolific scorer for Poland, famously finishing second top scorer at the 1974 World Cup. Career record: 61 caps and 32 goals for Poland; club career at Górnik Zabrze, Stal Mielec, AJ Auxerre; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Grzegorz Lato

Poland · 1970s · ST

Almanac rating
90
Rank in Poland
#4 of 33
Caps
100 · 45 goals
Clubs
Stal Mielec, K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen, Atlante
Honours
2× Hall of Fame

The legendary forward with a tireless engine, Lato's golden boot-winning performance spearheaded Poland's brilliant 1974 World Cup campaign. Career record: 100 caps and 45 goals for Poland; club career at Stal Mielec, K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen, Atlante; honours include 2× Hall of Fame.

The verdict

The almanac puts Grzegorz Lato ahead by 2 rating points, 90 against 88.

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