Ján Pivarník vs Marián Masný
Slovakia against Slovakia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Ján Pivarník
Slovakia · 1966–1980 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Slovakia
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 39 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- 1. FC Košice, ŠK Slovan Bratislava, Cádiz Club de Fútbol
He held the right flank for all 120 minutes of the Belgrade final on 20 June 1976 and was still on the pitch when Panenka chipped the penalty that ended the shoot-out against West Germany. European champion that night, he was named the tournament's best right defender, and he had already been Czechoslovak Footballer of the Year in 1974 and a league champion with Slovan Bratislava in 1974 and 1975. Career record: 39 caps and 1 goals for Slovakia; club career at 1. FC Košice, ŠK Slovan Bratislava, Cádiz Club de Fútbol.
Marián Masný
Slovakia · RM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Slovakia
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 75 · 18 goals
- Clubs
- FK Dukla Banská Bystrica, ŠK Slovan Bratislava, FC Petržalka
A dazzling right winger, his electrifying pace and masterful dribbling created havoc for defenders and set up countless goals. Career record: 75 caps and 18 goals for Slovakia; club career at FK Dukla Banská Bystrica, ŠK Slovan Bratislava, FC Petržalka.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 87.
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