Julio César Romero vs Roque Santa Cruz
Both Paraguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Julio César Romero
Paraguay · 1979–1989 · CM
- Rank in Paraguay
- #5 of 33
- Caps · Paraguay
- 34 · 13 goals
- Clubs
- Sportivo Luqueño, New York Cosmos, Fluminense, Barcelona, Puebla, Olimpia Asunción, Deportes La Serena, Club Cerro Corá
Two goals in the group stage of the 1986 World Cup, against Iraq on 4 June and the hosts at the Azteca three days later, carried Paraguay into the second round. Career record: 34 caps and 13 goals for Paraguay; club career at Sportivo Luqueño, New York Cosmos, Fluminense, Barcelona, Puebla, Olimpia Asunción, Deportes La Serena, Club Cerro Corá.
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.
The careers, side by side
Julio César Romero is editorial rank 5 and Roque Santa Cruz rank 7 in Paraguay's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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