Cristian Chivu vs Ilie Balaci
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).
Ilie Balaci
Romania · CM
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Romania
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 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 verdict
The almanac puts Ilie Balaci ahead by 1 rating point, 89 against 88.
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