33·Legends

Joaquín Botero vs Milton Melgar

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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Milton Melgar

Bolivia · 1993–2002 · CDM

Almanac rating
82
Rank in Bolivia
#9 of 33
Caps
89 · 6 goals
Clubs
Club Blooming, Oriente Petrolero, The Strongest

Twice on 22 August 1993 he scored from midfield as Bolivia beat Venezuela 7-0 in La Paz, during the campaign that took the country to its first World Cup in 44 years. He played all three games at USA 1994, finished runner-up at the 1997 Copa América, and retired with 89 caps that stood as Bolivia's record until 2002, having won league titles with Blooming, Oriente Petrolero and The Strongest and played for both Boca Juniors and River Plate. Career record: 89 caps and 6 goals for Bolivia; club career at Club Blooming, Oriente Petrolero, The Strongest.

The verdict

The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 82.

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