Carlos Gamarra vs José Saturnino Cardozo
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 Saturnino Cardozo
Paraguay · 1998–2003 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Paraguay
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 82 · 25 goals
- Clubs
- Club Deportivo Universidad Católica, Club Olimpia, Toluca
Toluca have never had another like him: 249 goals in 332 games, a club record nobody has come near. He won four Mexican championships there, in 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002, took four league Golden Boots between 1998 and 2003, lifted the CONCACAF Champions Cup in 2003, and scored 25 goals in 82 appearances for Paraguay. Career record: 82 caps and 25 goals for Paraguay; club career at Club Deportivo Universidad Católica, Club Olimpia, Toluca.
The verdict
The almanac puts Carlos Gamarra ahead by 1 rating point, 89 against 88.
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