Carlos Vela vs Hugo Sánchez
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.
Hugo Sánchez
Mexico · 1951–89 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Mexico
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 58 · 29 goals
- Clubs
- Pumas UNAM, Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- European Golden Shoe 1990
Every one of the 38 league goals he scored in 1989/90 came off a single touch, a total that matched Telmo Zarra's Spanish record from 1951 and won him the European Golden Boot. Five Pichichi awards, four in a row from 1985 to 1988, sit beside five straight La Liga titles with Real Madrid, the 1986 UEFA Cup, two Copas del Rey, two Mexican championships with Pumas, and 208 goals in 282 games in white. Career record: 58 caps and 29 goals for Mexico; club career at Pumas UNAM, Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include European Golden Shoe 1990.
The verdict
The almanac puts Hugo Sánchez ahead by 5 rating points, 91 against 86.
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