José Luis Chilavert vs Roque Santa Cruz
Both Paraguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Roque Santa Cruz
Paraguay · 1999–2016 · SS
- Rank in Paraguay
- #7 of 33
- Caps · Paraguay
- 112 · 32 goals
- Clubs
- FC Bayern Munich, Blackburn Rovers, Club Libertad
Blackburn signed him in 2007 and he gave them 19 goals in 37 league games, fourth in the Premier League that season behind Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Torres and Emmanuel Adebayor. Career record: 112 caps and 32 goals for Paraguay; club career at FC Bayern Munich, Blackburn Rovers, Club Libertad.
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José Luis Chilavert is editorial rank 2 and Roque Santa Cruz rank 7 in Paraguay's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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