Paulo Wanchope vs Rolando Fonseca
Costa Rica against Costa Rica. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Paulo Wanchope
Costa Rica · 1997–2006 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 84
- Rank in Costa Rica
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 73 · 45 goals
- Clubs
- Derby County, West Ham United, Manchester City
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.
Rolando Fonseca
Costa Rica · 1992–2011 · LM
- Almanac rating
- 82
- Rank in Costa Rica
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 113 · 47 goals
- Clubs
- Deportivo Saprissa, CF Pachuca, Comunicaciones
El Principito remains the all-time top scorer of the UNCAF Nations Cup with 19 goals, and he finished with 47 in 113 Costa Rica caps between 1992 and 2011, still the national record. He played at the 2002 World Cup, won three CONCACAF Champions' Cups with Saprissa in 1993 and 1995 and Alajuelense in 2004, took six Costa Rican championships and added six more in Guatemala with Comunicaciones. Career record: 113 caps and 47 goals for Costa Rica; club career at Deportivo Saprissa, CF Pachuca, Comunicaciones.
The verdict
The almanac puts Paulo Wanchope ahead by 2 rating points, 84 against 82.
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