Cristian Chivu vs Dorinel Munteanu
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).
Dorinel Munteanu
Romania · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Romania
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 134 · 16 goals
- Clubs
- FC Dinamo Bucharest, 1. FC Köln, VfL Wolfsburg
A tireless engine in midfield, Munteanu accumulated a record 134 caps for Romania, featuring in two World Cups and two European Championships. Career record: 134 caps and 16 goals for Romania; club career at FC Dinamo Bucharest, 1. FC Köln, VfL Wolfsburg.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 88.
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