33·Legends

Carlos Gamarra vs Ever Hugo Almeida

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

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Carlos Gamarra

Paraguay · 1997–2004 · CB

Almanac rating
89
Rank in Paraguay
#3 of 33
Caps
110 · 12 goals
Clubs
Cerro Porteño, S.C. Internacional, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras

At France 98 Paraguay played four matches, conceded two goals, and went out only when Laurent Blanc's golden goal beat them in the 114th minute; FIFA named Gamarra in its team of the tournament. He won 110 caps, captained the side to Olympic silver in Athens in 2004, took the Brazilian championship with Corinthians in 1998 and was Paraguayan Footballer of the Year in 1997 and 1998. Career record: 110 caps and 12 goals for Paraguay; club career at Cerro Porteño, S.C. Internacional, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras.

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Ever Hugo Almeida

Paraguay · 1969–1991 · GK

Almanac rating
87
Rank in Paraguay
#6 of 33
Caps
22 · 0 goals
Clubs
C.A. Cerro, Club Guaraní, Club Olimpia

Olimpia's goalkeeper scored a Copa Libertadores penalty against Estudiantes de La Plata on 27 April 1984, the only goal of his 113 matches in the competition between 1973 and 1990. Those years brought the Copa Libertadores in 1979 and 1990, the Intercontinental Cup of 1979, the Copa Interamericana that same season, ten Paraguayan championships, and a Libertadores appearance record that still stands. Career record: 22 caps and 0 goals for Paraguay; club career at C.A. Cerro, Club Guaraní, Club Olimpia.

The verdict

The almanac puts Carlos Gamarra ahead by 2 rating points, 89 against 87.

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