Cristian Chivu vs Gheorghe Popescu
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).
Gheorghe Popescu
Romania · CB
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Romania
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 115 · 16 goals
- Clubs
- FC U Craiova 1948, PSV Eindhoven, Galatasaray S.K.
The classy and composed 'Gica Popescu' was a cultured defender who captained Barcelona and won the UEFA Cup with Galatasaray, an iconic figure for Romania. Career record: 115 caps and 16 goals for Romania; club career at FC U Craiova 1948, PSV Eindhoven, Galatasaray S.K..
The verdict
The almanac puts Gheorghe Popescu ahead by 1 rating point, 89 against 88.
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