Cristian Chivu vs Dan Petrescu
Romania against Romania. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Cristian Chivu
Romania · 2010s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Romania
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 75 · 3 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, AS Roma, Inter Milan
- Honours
- 2× national Player of the Year (2001–2003)
A truly versatile defender, the sophisticated leader captained both Roma and Inter Milan, lifting the Champions League trophy with the latter in 2010. Career record: 75 caps and 3 goals for Romania; club career at AFC Ajax, AS Roma, Inter Milan; honours include 2× national Player of the Year (2001–2003).
Dan Petrescu
Romania · 1990s · RB
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Romania
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 95 · 12 goals
- Clubs
- FCSB, Calcio Foggia 1920, Chelsea
A tireless and versatile right-back, his powerful runs and crucial goals made him a fan favourite at Chelsea, where he won the 1998 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. Career record: 95 caps and 12 goals for Romania; club career at FCSB, Calcio Foggia 1920, Chelsea.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 88.
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