Carlos Gamarra vs José Luis Chilavert
Paraguay against Paraguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
José Luis Chilavert
Paraguay · 1994–99 · GK
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Paraguay
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 74 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- San Lorenzo de Almagro, Real Zaragoza, Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield
In 1999 he stepped up three times for Vélez Sarsfield against Ferro Carril Oeste and converted all three penalties, the first goalkeeper in professional football to score a hat-trick. He won the 1994 Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup with Vélez, four Argentine championships, three IFFHS world goalkeeper awards in 1995, 1997 and 1998, a place in the 1998 World Cup team of the tournament, and finished on 67 career goals, second only to Rogério Ceni among keepers. Career record: 74 caps and 8 goals for Paraguay; club career at San Lorenzo de Almagro, Real Zaragoza, Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield.
The verdict
The almanac puts José Luis Chilavert ahead by 1 rating point, 90 against 89.
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