33·Legends

John Toshack vs Mark Hughes

Wales against Wales. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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John Toshack

Wales · ST

Almanac rating
87
Rank in Wales
#9 of 33
Caps
40 · 13 goals
Clubs
Cardiff City, Liverpool, Swansea City A.F.C.
Honours
2× Hall of Fame

A towering forward and formidable target man, John Toshack was an Anfield legend who helped Liverpool to multiple league titles and two European Cups in the 1970s. Career record: 40 caps and 13 goals for Wales; club career at Cardiff City, Liverpool, Swansea City A.F.C.; honours include 2× Hall of Fame.

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Mark Hughes

Wales · 1985–91 · CAM

Almanac rating
88
Rank in Wales
#6 of 33
Caps
72 · 16 goals
Clubs
Manchester United, Chelsea, Southampton
Honours
Hall of Fame

The terraces called him Sparky, and on 30 April 1985 he volleyed past Spain at the Racecourse Ground in a 3-0 World Cup qualifying win. He scored both goals against Barcelona, his former club, in the 1991 Cup Winners' Cup final in Rotterdam, won a second Cup Winners' Cup with Chelsea, two league titles and four FA Cups, and became the first man voted PFA Players' Player of the Year twice, in 1989 and 1991. Career record: 72 caps and 16 goals for Wales; club career at Manchester United, Chelsea, Southampton; honours include Hall of Fame.

The verdict

The almanac puts Mark Hughes ahead by 1 rating point, 88 against 87.

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