Thierry Henry vs Héctor Scarone
France against Uruguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Thierry Henry
France · 1997–2010 · SS
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in France
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 123 · 51 goals
- Clubs
- AS Monaco, Arsenal, New York Red Bulls
- Honours
- 2× national Player of the Year (2003–2003) · European Golden Shoe 2004 · Golden Boot 2002
With his back to goal at Highbury on 1 October 2000, Denis Irwin tight behind him, he flicked the ball up, spun and volleyed it over Fabien Barthez in one motion. France won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 with him in the side, Barcelona the 2009 Champions League, and he took two league titles at Arsenal, including the unbeaten season of 2003/04, leaving as their record scorer on 228 goals. Career record: 123 caps and 51 goals for France; club career at AS Monaco, Arsenal, New York Red Bulls; honours include European Golden Shoe 2004, Golden Boot 2002, 2× national Player of the Year (2003–2003).
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 puts Thierry Henry ahead by 2 rating points, 94 against 92.
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