Boštjan Cesar vs Josip Iličić
Slovenia against Slovenia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Boštjan Cesar
Slovenia · 2002–16 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 85
- Rank in Slovenia
- #8 of 33
- Clubs
- GNK Dinamo Zagreb, Olympique de Marseille, Grenoble Foot 38
A rock-solid centre-back, he captained Chievo Verona and represented Slovenia at both the 2002 World Cup and Euro 2016. Career record: club career at GNK Dinamo Zagreb, Olympique de Marseille, Grenoble Foot 38.
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Josip Iličić
Slovenia · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Slovenia
- #5 of 33
- Clubs
- Palermo, ACF Fiorentina, Atalanta BC
A mercurial talent, Iličić’s elegant dribbling and pinpoint finishing lit up Serie A and made him a constant threat for Slovenia. Career record: club career at Palermo, ACF Fiorentina, Atalanta BC.
The verdict
The almanac puts Josip Iličić ahead by 2 rating points, 87 against 85.
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