33·Legends

Claudio Suárez vs Javier Hernández

Mexico against Mexico. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Claudio Suárez

Mexico · 1992–2006 · RB

Almanac rating
86
Rank in Mexico
#10 of 33
Caps
177 · 6 goals
Clubs
Pumas UNAM, C.D. Guadalajara, Tigres UANL

Mexico picked him 177 times between 1992 and 2006, a national record that lasted until Andrés Guardado went past it, and the name that stuck to him was El Emperador. Three Gold Cups in 1993, 1996 and 1998 sit with the 1999 Confederations Cup and league titles at Pumas and Guadalajara, won either side of starting both the 1994 and 1998 World Cups. Career record: 177 caps and 6 goals for Mexico; club career at Pumas UNAM, C.D. Guadalajara, Tigres UANL.

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Javier Hernández

Mexico · 2011–20 · ST

Almanac rating
88
Rank in Mexico
#6 of 33
Caps
109 · 52 goals
Clubs
C.D. Guadalajara, Manchester United, LA Galaxy

Old Trafford had barely settled on 8 May 2011 when he scored against Chelsea after 36 seconds, the goal that left United a point from the title in his first season in England. Mexico's record scorer with 52 goals in 109 caps won two Premier League titles at Manchester United, the Europa League with Sevilla in 2020, the Club World Cup with Real Madrid, and the 2011 Gold Cup, where seven goals made him player of the tournament. Career record: 109 caps and 52 goals for Mexico; club career at C.D. Guadalajara, Manchester United, LA Galaxy.

The verdict

The almanac puts Javier Hernández ahead by 2 rating points, 88 against 86.

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