Guillermo Ochoa vs Rafael Márquez
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.
Rafael Márquez
Mexico · 1999–2009 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Mexico
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 146 · 19 goals
- Clubs
- AS Monaco, FC Barcelona, Club León
Six minutes into the round of 16 against Argentina on 24 June 2006 he put Mexico in front with his right foot, and only Maxi Rodríguez's volley in the 98th minute ended it. No one else has captained a country at five World Cups, and he took the Champions League with Barcelona in 2006 and 2009, four Spanish titles, Ligue 1 with Monaco in 2000, the 1999 Confederations Cup and two Gold Cups from 147 caps. Career record: 146 caps and 19 goals for Mexico; club career at AS Monaco, FC Barcelona, Club León.
The verdict
The almanac puts Rafael Márquez ahead by 2 rating points, 90 against 88.
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