Andrzej Szarmach vs Kazimierz Deyna
Poland against Poland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Kazimierz Deyna
Poland · 1972–74 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Poland
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 97 · 41 goals
- Clubs
- Legia Warsaw, Manchester City, San Diego Sockers
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
The elegant conductor, Deyna was a midfield maestro and captain who led Poland to Olympic gold in 1972 and third place at the 1974 World Cup. Career record: 97 caps and 41 goals for Poland; club career at Legia Warsaw, Manchester City, San Diego Sockers; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Kazimierz Deyna ahead by 3 rating points, 91 against 88.
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