Teodoro Fernández vs Teófilo Cubillas
Peru against Peru. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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 4 rating points, 93 against 89.
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