Samir Handanović vs Srečko Katanec
Slovenia against Slovenia. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Srečko Katanec
Slovenia · 2000–02 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Slovenia
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 31 · 5 goals
- Clubs
- NK Olimpija Ljubljana, FK Partizan, U.C. Sampdoria
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
The legendary Slovenian captain, Katanec orchestrated play from midfield and later managed his nation at Euro 2000 and the 2002 World Cup. Career record: 31 caps and 5 goals for Slovenia; club career at NK Olimpija Ljubljana, FK Partizan, U.C. Sampdoria; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Samir Handanović ahead by 2 rating points, 89 against 87.
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