Andrés Guardado vs Carlos Vela
Mexico against Mexico. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Andrés Guardado
Mexico · 2011–22 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Mexico
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 180 · 28 goals
- Clubs
- Atlas, Deportivo de A Coruña, Real Betis Balompié
The Eredivisie voted him its player of the season in 2014/15 at PSV, and he retired from the national team with more caps than any Mexican, having captained the side at a fifth World Cup in Qatar. His trophy list runs from the Copa del Rey with Real Betis in 2022 through two Eredivisie titles with PSV, three Gold Cups in 2011, 2015 and 2019, the Golden Ball at the 2015 edition, and the CONCACAF Cup that same year. Career record: 180 caps and 28 goals for Mexico; club career at Atlas, Deportivo de A Coruña, Real Betis Balompié.
Carlos Vela
Mexico · 2005–22 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 86
- Rank in Mexico
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 72 · 19 goals
- Clubs
- Club Atlético Osasuna, Real Sociedad, Los Angeles
- Honours
- Golden Boot
On Decision Day, 6 October 2019, he took a hat-trick off Colorado, the second an overhead volley, and closed the season on 34 goals, more than any player had scored in an MLS season. That year brought the MLS MVP award and the league's Golden Boot; he also owns the 2022 MLS Cup and two Supporters' Shields at LAFC, Gold Cups with Mexico in 2009 and 2015, and the top scorer prize from the 2005 Under-17 World Cup. Career record: 72 caps and 19 goals for Mexico; club career at Club Atlético Osasuna, Real Sociedad, Los Angeles; honours include Golden Boot.
The verdict
The almanac puts Andrés Guardado ahead by 2 rating points, 88 against 86.
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