Dani Carvajal vs José Leandro Andrade
Spain against Uruguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Dani Carvajal
Spain · 2010–26 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Spain
- #19 of 33
- Caps
- 52 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
The ever-reliable marauding right-back, Carvajal has been an integral part of Real Madrid's multiple Champions League winning dynasties with his tenacious defending and timely assists. Career record: 52 caps and 1 goals for Spain; club career at Real Madrid Castilla, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol.
José Leandro Andrade
Uruguay · 1923–30 · RB
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Uruguay
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 34 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- C.A. Bella Vista, Club Nacional de Football, Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club
Paris gave him his name in 1924, when he became the first black footballer to appear in the Olympic tournament and left the city calling him la Maravilla Negra. He won gold at those Games and again in Amsterdam in 1928, the 1930 World Cup with a place in the tournament's all-star team, three South American Championships in 1923, 1924 and 1926, and four Uruguayan league titles with Nacional. Career record: 34 caps and 1 goals for Uruguay; club career at C.A. Bella Vista, Club Nacional de Football, Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club.
The verdict
The almanac puts José Leandro Andrade ahead by 3 rating points, 92 against 89.
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