Jan Tomaszewski vs Zbigniew Boniek
Poland against Poland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Jan Tomaszewski
Poland · 1970s · GK
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Poland
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 63 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- ŁKS Łódź, K. Beerschot V.A.C., Beerschot A.C.
The \"Clown Prince of Football\" proved no joke to England in 1973, with his heroic Wembley performance denying them a World Cup spot. Career record: 63 caps and 0 goals for Poland; club career at ŁKS Łódź, K. Beerschot V.A.C., Beerschot A.C..
Zbigniew Boniek
Poland · 1980s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Poland
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 80 · 24 goals
- Clubs
- RTS Widzew Łódź, Juventus, AS Roma
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A powerful and prolific attacking midfielder, Boniek was a genuine superstar, instrumental in Poland's 1982 World Cup third-place finish and a trophy winner with Juventus. Career record: 80 caps and 24 goals for Poland; club career at RTS Widzew Łódź, Juventus, AS Roma; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Zbigniew Boniek ahead by 3 rating points, 91 against 88.
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