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Edinson Cavani
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Uruguay · 2011–18

Edinson Cavani

Legend ST, also SS Right-footed finisherleader
Rating
90
Caps
136
Goals
58
Life
1987
Clubs
Palermo, SSC Napoli, Paris Saint-Germain
#11
Editorial rank of 33 for Uruguay
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Both Uruguay goals against Portugal on 30 June 2018 were his, a far-post header from Suárez's cross and a one-touch curler on the break, and he left the pitch injured with his arm around Cristiano Ronaldo's shoulder. The 2011 Copa América is his senior international title, joined by six Ligue 1 championships, the 2012 Coppa Italia, the 2013 Serie A scoring crown, PSG's all-time scoring record of 200 goals, and 58 Uruguay goals, second only to Suárez. Career record: 136 caps and 58 goals for Uruguay; club career at Palermo, SSC Napoli, Paris Saint-Germain.

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Career record

2005–2007Danubio
2007–2010Palermo
2010–2013SSC Napoli
2013–2020Paris Saint-Germain
2020–2022Manchester United
2022–2023Valencia CF
2023–2026Boca Juniors
Uruguay136 caps, 58 goals

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Around Cavani in the almanac

One rank above: Diego Godín at #10.

One rank below: Federico Valverde at #12.

Uruguay's editorial top five: Juan Alberto Schiaffino · Luis Suárez · Enzo Francescoli · Héctor Scarone · José Leandro Andrade.