Guillermo Ochoa vs Javier Hernández
Mexico against Mexico. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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 cannot separate them: both are rated 88.
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