Sergio Ramos vs Obdulio Varela
Spain against Uruguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Sergio Ramos
Spain · 2004–25 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Spain
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 180 · 23 goals
- Clubs
- Sevilla, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Paris Saint-Germain
- Honours
- Hall of Fame 2011
Spain's iconic captain, Sergio Ramos was the ultimate big-game player, delivering crucial goals and relentless defending on the way to World Cup and multiple Champions League glories. Career record: 180 caps and 23 goals for Spain; club career at Sevilla, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Paris Saint-Germain; honours include Hall of Fame 2011.
Obdulio Varela
Uruguay · 1942–50 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Uruguay
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 45 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club, Club Atlético Peñarol
After Friaça put Brazil ahead at the Maracanã on 16 July 1950, Varela tucked the ball under his arm and walked to referee George Reader to argue an offside he later admitted never existed, buying the minutes it took the stadium to fall silent. Uruguay won that final 2-1, and El Negro Jefe had already been named best player of the 1942 South American Championship, adding six Uruguayan titles with Peñarol. Career record: 45 caps and 9 goals for Uruguay; club career at Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club, Club Atlético Peñarol.
The verdict
The almanac puts Sergio Ramos ahead by 2 rating points, 93 against 91.
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