Cristian Chivu vs Ilie Balaci
Both Romania. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Cristian Chivu
Romania · 1999–2010 · CB
- Rank in Romania
- #7 of 33
- Caps · Romania
- 75 · 3 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, AS Roma, Inter Milan
Career record: 75 caps and 3 goals for Romania; club career at AFC Ajax, AS Roma, Inter Milan.
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Ilie Balaci
Romania · 1974–1986 · CM
- Rank in Romania
- #4 of 33
- Caps · Romania
- 65 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- CS Universitatea Craiova in European football, FC Olt Scornicești, FC Dinamo Bucharest
A sublime talent known as "The Craiova Maxima," Balaci was a creative force and captain for Universitatea Craiova and the national team in the 70s and 80s. Career record: 65 caps and 8 goals for Romania; club career at CS Universitatea Craiova in European football, FC Olt Scornicești, FC Dinamo Bucharest.
The careers, side by side
Cristian Chivu is editorial rank 7 and Ilie Balaci rank 4 in Romania's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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