
Known for relentless tackling, stamina and defensive balance. Biggest achievements: 2010 World Cup semi-finalist, 2011 Copa América champion, Uruguay mainstay.
One rank above: Pablo Bengoechea at #29.
One rank below: Ildo Maneiro at #31.
Uruguay's editorial top five: Juan Alberto Schiaffino · Luis Suárez · Enzo Francescoli · Héctor Scarone · José Leandro Andrade.