33·Legends

Álex Aguinaga vs Iván Hurtado

Ecuador against Ecuador. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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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.

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Iván Hurtado

Ecuador · 1992–2022 · CB

Almanac rating
84
Rank in Ecuador
#6 of 33
Caps
168 · 5 goals
Clubs
Club Sport Emelec, Atlético Celaya, Tigres UANL

South America's caps record belonged to him until Lionel Messi passed it in December 2022, 168 games for Ecuador between 1992 and 2014 by a defender known as Bam Bam for the power in his kicking. Serie A titles with Emelec in 1993 and 1994, the Colombian championship with Atlético Nacional in 2007, six Copa Américas, and both of Ecuador's first two World Cups, wearing the armband in Germany in 2006. Career record: 168 caps and 5 goals for Ecuador; club career at Club Sport Emelec, Atlético Celaya, Tigres UANL.

The verdict

The almanac puts Álex Aguinaga ahead by 2 rating points, 86 against 84.

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