Gheorghe Hagi vs Ilie Balaci
Both Romania. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Gheorghe Hagi
Romania · 1983–2000 · CM
- Rank in Romania
- #1 of 33
- Caps · Romania
- 125 · 35 goals
- Clubs
- FC Sportul Studențesc București, FCSB, Galatasaray S.K.
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..
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
Gheorghe Hagi is editorial rank 1 and Ilie Balaci rank 4 in Romania's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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