Ján Popluhár vs Marián Masný
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.
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 puts Ján Popluhár ahead by 2 rating points, 89 against 87.
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