Bora Kostić vs Dragan Džajić
Serbia against Serbia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Bora Kostić
Serbia · 1951–1966 · LM
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Serbia
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 33 · 26 goals
- Clubs
- FK Crvena zvezda, Vicenza Calcio, St. Louis Stars
A left winger with a fearsome shot and a free kick to match, Kostić remains Red Star's record league marksman with 158 goals in 250 appearances. Olympic champion in Rome in 1960 after scoring twice against the United Arab Republic and twice against Turkey, runner-up and Team of the Tournament at that year's European Nations' Cup, five Yugoslav titles, three cups, and back-to-back league top-scorer crowns in 1959 and 1960. Career record: 33 caps and 26 goals for Serbia; club career at FK Crvena zvezda, Vicenza Calcio, St. Louis Stars.
Dragan Džajić
Serbia · LM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Serbia
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 85 · 23 goals
- Clubs
- FK Crvena zvezda, SC Bastia
Dubbed the "Magic Dragan" by his adoring fans, this Red Star Belgrade icon was renowned for his dazzling dribbling, searing pace, and incredible left foot. Career record: 85 caps and 23 goals for Serbia; club career at FK Crvena zvezda, SC Bastia.
The verdict
The almanac puts Dragan Džajić ahead by 3 rating points, 92 against 89.
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