Julio César Uribe vs Teodoro Fernández
Peru against Peru. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Julio César Uribe
Peru · 1981–87 · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 88
- Rank in Peru
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 39 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Cagliari Calcio, Tecos, Deportivo Independiente Medellín
The Argentine press named him the Black Diamond after his nights against River Plate, and on 23 August 1981 he scored two minutes into the second half at the Centenario to beat Uruguay 2-1 and push Peru towards Spain. Four Peruvian championships with Sporting Cristal, the Mexican title with Club América in 1987-88, the 1982 World Cup, 39 caps with nine goals, and third place in the 1981 South American player of the year vote behind Maradona and Zico. Career record: 39 caps and 9 goals for Peru; club career at Cagliari Calcio, Tecos, Deportivo Independiente Medellín.
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 1 rating point, 89 against 88.
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