33·Legends

Álex Aguinaga vs Willian Pacho

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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Willian Pacho

Ecuador · 2020–2026 · CB

Almanac rating
87
Rank in Ecuador
#3 of 33
Caps
32 · 2 goals
Clubs
Royal Antwerp, Eintracht Frankfurt, Paris Saint-Germain

In the Munich final on 31 May 2025 he beat Nicolò Barella to a ball rolling towards the corner flag and cleared long, and PSG turned that clearance into their second goal in a 5-0 win over Inter. Pacho is the first Ecuadorian to win the European Cup and now has two, in 2025 and 2026, plus Ligue 1 in both seasons, the Coupe de France and a Belgian double with Royal Antwerp. Career record: 32 caps and 2 goals for Ecuador; club career at Royal Antwerp, Eintracht Frankfurt, Paris Saint-Germain.

The verdict

The almanac puts Willian Pacho ahead by 1 rating point, 87 against 86.

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