Ján Popluhár vs Marek Hamšík
Slovakia against Slovakia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Ján Popluhár
Slovakia · 1960s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Slovakia
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 62 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- ŠK Slovan Bratislava, Rudá Hvězda Brno, Olympique Lyonnais
Considered one of Czechoslovakia's greatest ever, this elegant defender was a rock at the back and part of the 1962 World Cup final squad. Career record: 62 caps and 1 goals for Slovakia; club career at ŠK Slovan Bratislava, Rudá Hvězda Brno, Olympique Lyonnais.
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Marek Hamšík
Slovakia · CM
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Slovakia
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 138 · 26 goals
- Clubs
- Brescia Calcio, SSC Napoli, Trabzonspor
The iconic Napoli captain, famed for his mohawk and exquisite right foot, dictated play with elegance and scored vital goals from midfield. Career record: 138 caps and 26 goals for Slovakia; club career at Brescia Calcio, SSC Napoli, Trabzonspor.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 89.
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