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Costa Rica · 1988–96 · SS
In the closing minutes at Genoa on 20 June 1990, the striker Costa Rica called Pelícano scored the goal that beat Sweden 2-1 and carried a debutant nation into the knockout round at its first World Cup. Behind that goal sit three Costa Rican league titles with Saprissa in 1988, 1989 and 1993-94, the 1993 CONCACAF Champions Cup, a Mexican title with Pachuca in 1996 and a place in CONCACAF's Team of the Century. Career record: 89 caps and 18 goals for Costa Rica; club career at Rayo Vallecano, CF Pachuca, Club León.
Costa Rica · 1997–2006 · ST
He made his Derby County debut at Old Trafford on 5 April 1997, beat four Manchester United players and finished past Peter Schmeichel in a 3-2 win, later voted the greatest goal in Derby's history. His two goals against Germany in the 2006 opener made him the first Costa Rican to score twice in a World Cup match, and he finished with 44 goals in 73 caps, Manchester City's 2001-02 First Division title and the 1999 Intertoto Cup. Career record: 73 caps and 45 goals for Costa Rica; club career at Derby County, West Ham United, Manchester City.
The almanac puts Paulo Wanchope ahead by 2 rating points, 84 against 82.
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