Dudu Georgescu vs Gheorghe Hagi
Romania against Romania. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Dudu Georgescu
Romania · ST
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Romania
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 40 · 21 goals
- Clubs
- FC Progresul București, FC Dinamo Bucharest, FC Gloria Buzău
A true goal machine, his incredible scoring prowess for Dinamo București saw him win the European Golden Boot twice in the mid-1970s. Career record: 40 caps and 21 goals for Romania; club career at FC Progresul București, FC Dinamo Bucharest, FC Gloria Buzău.
Gheorghe Hagi
Romania · 1990s · CM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Romania
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 125 · 35 goals
- Clubs
- FC Sportul Studențesc București, FCSB, Galatasaray S.K.
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
The "Carpathian Maradona," Hagi’s magical left foot graced Real Madrid, Barcelona, and illuminated the 1994 World Cup with stunning goals. Career record: 125 caps and 35 goals for Romania; club career at FC Sportul Studențesc București, FCSB, Galatasaray S.K.; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Gheorghe Hagi ahead by 5 rating points, 93 against 88.
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