Elías Figueroa vs Marcelo Salas
Both Chile. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Elías Figueroa
Chile · 1966–1982 · CB
- Rank in Chile
- #1 of 33
- Caps · Chile
- 47 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- Club Atlético Peñarol, S.C. Internacional, C.D. Palestino
On 14 December 1975 at the Beira-Rio, sunlight broke through the cloud as he rose above Cruzeiro's defenders to head in Valdomiro's cross, the only goal of the final and the one Brazilians call the Gol Iluminado. Career record: 47 caps and 2 goals for Chile; club career at Club Atlético Peñarol, S.C. Internacional, C.D. Palestino.
Marcelo Salas
Chile · 1994–2007 · ST
- Rank in Chile
- #7 of 33
- Caps · Chile
- 70 · 37 goals
- Clubs
- Club Universidad de Chile, Club Atlético River Plate, SS Lazio
Sierra's long ball came down on his thigh at Wembley in February 1998, and the volley that followed beat Nigel Martyn before he added a penalty in a 2-0 win over England. Career record: 70 caps and 37 goals for Chile; club career at Club Universidad de Chile, Club Atlético River Plate, SS Lazio.
The careers, side by side
Elías Figueroa is editorial rank 1 and Marcelo Salas rank 7 in Chile's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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