33·Legends

Bora Kostić vs Siniša Mihajlović

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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.

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Siniša Mihajlović

Serbia · CB

Almanac rating
89
Rank in Serbia
#9 of 33
Caps
63 · 10 goals
Clubs
FK Vojvodina, U.C. Sampdoria, SS Lazio
Honours
national Player of the Year 1999

The king of the free-kick, this Serie A legend could strike a dead ball with unmatched power and precision, scoring spectacular goals throughout his illustrious career. Career record: 63 caps and 10 goals for Serbia; club career at FK Vojvodina, U.C. Sampdoria, SS Lazio; honours include national Player of the Year 1999.

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The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 89.

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