Wayne Rooney vs Héctor Scarone
England against Uruguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Wayne Rooney
England · 2002–18 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in England
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 120 · 53 goals
- Clubs
- Everton, Manchester United, D.C. United
- Honours
- 2× national Player of the Year (2010–2010) · Hall of Fame 2022
England and Manchester United's all-time leading scorer, his ferocious shot and all-around attacking prowess made him a truly complete forward. Career record: 120 caps and 53 goals for England; club career at Everton, Manchester United, D.C. United; honours include 2× national Player of the Year (2010–2010), Hall of Fame 2022.
Héctor Scarone
Uruguay · 1917–30 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Uruguay
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 52 · 31 goals
- Clubs
- Club Nacional de Football, FC Barcelona, Palermo
Tito Borjas shouted "Tuya, Héctor" in the Olympic final replay in Amsterdam on 13 June 1928, and the pass became the goal that beat Argentina 2-1 for gold. El Mago took Olympic gold in 1924 and 1928, the 1930 World Cup at home, four South American Championships in 1917, 1923, 1924 and 1926, eight Uruguayan league titles with Nacional, and left 31 goals in 51 internationals. Career record: 52 caps and 31 goals for Uruguay; club career at Club Nacional de Football, FC Barcelona, Palermo.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 92.
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