33·Legends

Joaquín Botero vs Marco Etcheverry

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

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Joaquín Botero

Bolivia · 2002–09 · ST

Almanac rating
82
Rank in Bolivia
#8 of 33
Caps
48 · 20 goals
Clubs
Club Bolívar, Pumas UNAM, Correcaminos UAT

La Paz took Argentina apart 6-1 on 1 April 2009 and three of the goals were his, seven years after a season of 49 league goals that IFFHS rated the best in any top division in the world. He left Bolívar with 133 goals, second in the club's history, and added the 2002 Bolivian title, back-to-back Mexican championships with UNAM in the 2004 Clausura and Apertura, and 20 goals in 48 caps for Bolivia. Career record: 48 caps and 20 goals for Bolivia; club career at Club Bolívar, Pumas UNAM, Correcaminos UAT.

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Marco Etcheverry

Bolivia · 1994–99 · CAM

Almanac rating
86
Rank in Bolivia
#1 of 33
Caps
71 · 13 goals
Clubs
Club Destroyers, Club Bolívar, D.C. United

Bolivia's first World Cup match in 44 years came on 17 June 1994 against Germany, and Etcheverry lasted about four minutes off the bench before a kick at Lothar Matthäus got him sent off. El Diablo won three MLS Cups with D.C. United in 1996, 1997 and 1999, was named league MVP in 1998, added the CONCACAF Champions' Cup and Copa Interamericana in 1998, and reached the 1997 Copa América final with Bolivia, scoring 13 goals in 71 caps. Career record: 71 caps and 13 goals for Bolivia; club career at Club Destroyers, Club Bolívar, D.C. United.

The verdict

The almanac puts Marco Etcheverry ahead by 4 rating points, 86 against 82.

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