Cafu vs José Leandro Andrade
Brazil against Uruguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Cafu
Brazil · 1994–2007 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Brazil
- #13 of 33
- Caps
- 142 · 5 goals
- Clubs
- São Paulo, AS Roma, AC Milan
Standing on the podium in Yokohama on 30 June 2002, he lifted the trophy in a shirt reading "100% Jardim Irene", the São Paulo neighbourhood he came from, his third World Cup final in a row. He won the tournament in 1994 and 2002, the Copa América in 1997 and 1999, two Copa Libertadores titles with São Paulo, the 2007 Champions League with Milan, and ended with 142 caps, more than any other Brazilian. Career record: 142 caps and 5 goals for Brazil; club career at São Paulo, AS Roma, AC Milan.
José Leandro Andrade
Uruguay · 1923–30 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Uruguay
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 34 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- C.A. Bella Vista, Club Nacional de Football, Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club
Paris gave him his name in 1924, when he became the first black footballer to appear in the Olympic tournament and left the city calling him la Maravilla Negra. He won gold at those Games and again in Amsterdam in 1928, the 1930 World Cup with a place in the tournament's all-star team, three South American Championships in 1923, 1924 and 1926, and four Uruguayan league titles with Nacional. Career record: 34 caps and 1 goals for Uruguay; club career at C.A. Bella Vista, Club Nacional de Football, Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 92.
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