Boštjan Cesar vs Samir Handanović
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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Samir Handanović
Slovenia · GK
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Slovenia
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 81 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Udinese Calcio, Rimini, Inter Milan
"The Snake" spent a decade between the sticks for Inter Milan, renowned for his penalty-stopping prowess and 19-penalty save streak. Career record: 81 caps and 0 goals for Slovenia; club career at Udinese Calcio, Rimini, Inter Milan.
The verdict
The almanac puts Samir Handanović ahead by 4 rating points, 89 against 85.
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