José Velásquez vs Teodoro Fernández
Peru against Peru. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
José Velásquez
Peru · 1975–78 · CDM
- Almanac rating
- 87
- Rank in Peru
- #10 of 33
A header in Córdoba on 11 June 1978 was his contribution to the 4-1 win over Iran that took Peru into the second round, by which time the country had long since settled on calling him El Patrón. He won the 1975 Copa América with Peru, three Peruvian championships with Alianza Lima in 1975, 1977 and 1978, and made 82 appearances for his country over thirteen years.
Teodoro Fernández
Peru · 1936–39 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Peru
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 32 · 24 goals
- Clubs
- Club Universitario de Deportes
At the Berlin Olympics in August 1936 he scored in extra time as Peru came from two down to beat Austria 4-2, a result annulled days later and never replayed because his country walked out of the tournament. Champion, top scorer and best player of the 1939 South American Championship in Lima with seven goals in four matches, six Peruvian titles at Universitario, 24 goals in 32 caps, and the club's stadium carries his name. Career record: 32 caps and 24 goals for Peru; club career at Club Universitario de Deportes.
The verdict
The almanac puts Teodoro Fernández ahead by 2 rating points, 89 against 87.
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