Hugo Sánchez vs Rafael Márquez
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.
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 Hugo Sánchez ahead by 1 rating point, 91 against 90.
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