
Known for aggression, pressing and sacrifice in midfield. Biggest achievements: 2010 World Cup semi-finalist, 2011 Copa América champion, Monaco and Bologna spells.
One rank above: Martín Cáceres at #32.
Uruguay's editorial top five: Juan Alberto Schiaffino · Luis Suárez · Enzo Francescoli · Héctor Scarone · José Leandro Andrade.