Kazimierz Deyna vs Zbigniew Boniek
Poland against Poland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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 cannot separate them: both are rated 91.
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