Cristian Chivu vs Nicolae Dobrin
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).
Nicolae Dobrin
Romania · CM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Romania
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 48 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- FC Argeș, FCM Târgoviște
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
Unquestionably one of Romania's greatest, Dobrin was a sublimely gifted playmaker who spent almost his entire career dazzling for Argeș Pitești. Career record: 48 caps and 6 goals for Romania; club career at FC Argeș, FCM Târgoviște; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Nicolae Dobrin ahead by 2 rating points, 90 against 88.
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