Cristian Chivu vs Miodrag Belodedici
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).
Miodrag Belodedici
Romania · 1980s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Romania
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 55 · 5 goals
- Clubs
- CSA Steaua București, FK Crvena zvezda, Valencia CF
The elegant 'Deer Foot' was a graceful but firm centre-back, part of the legendary Steaua București side that conquered Europe in 1986 before winning another European Cup with Red Star Belgrade. Career record: 55 caps and 5 goals for Romania; club career at CSA Steaua București, FK Crvena zvezda, Valencia CF.
The verdict
The almanac puts Miodrag Belodedici ahead by 1 rating point, 89 against 88.
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