Álex Aguinaga vs Antonio Valencia
Ecuador against Ecuador. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Álex Aguinaga
Ecuador · 1987–2004 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Ecuador
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 109 · 23 goals
- Clubs
- S.D. Quito, Club Necaxa, Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito
He supplied the pass for Iván Kaviedes' goal that clinched Ecuador's first World Cup qualification, one moment from fourteen years and 476 games at Necaxa, a club that has since retired his number 7. Three Mexican league titles with Necaxa, the 1999 CONCACAF Champions' Cup, the 1995 Copa México, third place at the 2000 Club World Championship, and 109 caps with 23 goals for Ecuador between 1987 and 2004. Career record: 109 caps and 23 goals for Ecuador; club career at S.D. Quito, Club Necaxa, Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito.
Antonio Valencia
Ecuador · 2011–16 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Ecuador
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 99 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- Club Deportivo El Nacional, Wigan Athletic, Manchester United
Manchester United handed him the number 7 shirt in July 2012; he wore it for a single season, asked for 25 back, and six years later took the armband as the club's first Ecuadorian captain. Two Premier League titles, the 2016-17 Europa League, the 2016 FA Cup, two League Cups, a Champions League final in 2011, Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year for 2011-12, and 99 caps for Ecuador at two World Cups. Career record: 99 caps and 11 goals for Ecuador; club career at Club Deportivo El Nacional, Wigan Athletic, Manchester United.
The verdict
The almanac puts Antonio Valencia ahead by 1 rating point, 87 against 86.
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