Known for creativity, technique and attacking midfield genius. Biggest achievements: Copa América 1979 glory, Barcelona spell and South American Footballer of the Year recognition.
One rank above: José Saturnino Cardozo at #4.
One rank below: Roque Santa Cruz at #6.
Paraguay's editorial top five: Arsenio Erico · José Luis Chilavert · Carlos Gamarra · José Saturnino Cardozo · Julio César Romero.