Julio César Uribe vs Teófilo Cubillas
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.
Teófilo Cubillas
Peru · 1970–78 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Peru
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 81 · 26 goals
- Clubs
- Club Alianza Lima, FC Porto, Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Six minutes after his penalty against Scotland in Córdoba on 3 June 1978, he curled a free kick into the top corner with the outside of his right foot. Peru won the 1975 Copa América with him as its best player, and he scored five goals at both the 1970 and 1978 World Cups, one of six men ever to manage that twice, alongside the 1970 young player award and 26 goals in 81 caps. Career record: 81 caps and 26 goals for Peru; club career at Club Alianza Lima, FC Porto, Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
The verdict
The almanac puts Teófilo Cubillas ahead by 5 rating points, 93 against 88.
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