Carlos Gamarra vs José Luis Chilavert
Both Paraguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Carlos Gamarra
Paraguay · 1993–2006 · CB
- Rank in Paraguay
- #3 of 33
- Caps · Paraguay
- 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. Career record: 110 caps and 12 goals for Paraguay; club career at Cerro Porteño, S.C. Internacional, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras.
José Luis Chilavert
Paraguay · 1989–2003 · GK
- Rank in Paraguay
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Paraguay
- 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. Career record: 74 caps and 8 goals for Paraguay; club career at San Lorenzo de Almagro, Real Zaragoza, Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield.
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Carlos Gamarra is editorial rank 3 and José Luis Chilavert rank 2 in Paraguay's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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