Hugo Sánchez vs Javier Hernández
Mexico against Mexico. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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 Hugo Sánchez ahead by 3 rating points, 91 against 88.
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