33·Legends

Joaquín Botero vs Víctor Agustín Ugarte

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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Víctor Agustín Ugarte

Bolivia · 1960s · CAM

Almanac rating
84
Rank in Bolivia
#4 of 33
Caps
45 · 16 goals
Clubs
Club Bolívar, San Lorenzo de Almagro, Once Caldas

On 31 March 1963 in Cochabamba, Ugarte scored twice, in the 29th and 69th minutes, as Bolivia beat Brazil 5-4 in the match that settled the South American Championship. That title remains Bolivia's only continental championship, won unbeaten over six matches, and Ugarte reached it on the back of 318 appearances for Bolívar and 45 caps for his country; the stadium in Potosí now carries his name. Career record: 45 caps and 16 goals for Bolivia; club career at Club Bolívar, San Lorenzo de Almagro, Once Caldas.

The verdict

The almanac puts Víctor Agustín Ugarte ahead by 2 rating points, 84 against 82.

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