Álex Aguinaga vs Edison Méndez
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.
Edison Méndez
Ecuador · 2002–10 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 83
- Rank in Ecuador
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 111 · 18 goals
- Clubs
- S.D. Quito, Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito, Club Sport Emelec
His goal against Croatia in Yokohama on 13 June 2002 gave Ecuador the first World Cup win in their history, and in 2007 he became the first Ecuadorian to score in the Champions League, against Arsenal. Two Eredivisie titles with PSV, the 2009 Copa Sudamericana with LDU Quito, Ecuadorian league titles in 2005 and 2010, 111 caps and 18 goals, and the first Ecuadorian to appear at three World Cups. Career record: 111 caps and 18 goals for Ecuador; club career at S.D. Quito, Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito, Club Sport Emelec.
The verdict
The almanac puts Álex Aguinaga ahead by 3 rating points, 86 against 83.
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