Iván Zamorano vs Marcelo Salas
Both Chile. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Iván Zamorano
Chile · 1987–2001 · SS
- Rank in Chile
- #3 of 33
- Caps · Chile
- 69 · 34 goals
- Clubs
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Inter Milan, Club América
When Ronaldo arrived at Inter in 1997 and took the number 9, Zamorano would not give it up and wore 1+8 instead, taped on at first until the kit maker began printing it. Career record: 69 caps and 34 goals for Chile; club career at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Inter Milan, Club América.
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
Iván Zamorano is editorial rank 3 and Marcelo Salas rank 7 in Chile's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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