Carlos Vela vs Guillermo Ochoa
Mexico against Mexico. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Guillermo Ochoa
Mexico · 2005–25 · GK
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Mexico
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 153 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Club América, A.C. Ajaccio, Standard Liège
Neymar met the cross in the 26th minute at the Castelão on 17 June 2014 and Ochoa flung himself right to push the header away, one of six saves that held the hosts to 0-0 at their own World Cup. Six Gold Cups between 2009 and 2025 leave him the most decorated player in that tournament's history, with Olympic bronze at Tokyo 2020, the Belgian Cup at Standard Liège, a Mexican title with América in 2005, and 153 caps. Career record: 153 caps and 0 goals for Mexico; club career at Club América, A.C. Ajaccio, Standard Liège.
The verdict
The almanac puts Guillermo Ochoa ahead by 2 rating points, 88 against 86.
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