Diego Forlán vs Juan Alberto Schiaffino
Both Uruguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Diego Forlán
Uruguay · 2002–2014 · SS
- Rank in Uruguay
- #9 of 33
- Caps · Uruguay
- 112 · 36 goals
- Clubs
- Club Atlético Independiente, Villarreal CF, Atlético Madrid
On 2 July 2010 in Johannesburg, with Uruguay a goal down to Ghana in the quarter-final, Forlán bent a free kick over the wall and into the corner, and Uruguay went through on penalties. Career record: 112 caps and 36 goals for Uruguay; club career at Club Atlético Independiente, Villarreal CF, Atlético Madrid.
Juan Alberto Schiaffino
Uruguay · 1946–1958 · CM
- Rank in Uruguay
- #1 of 33
- Caps · Uruguay
- 21 · 8 goals
- Clubs
- Club Atlético Peñarol, AC Milan, AS Roma
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1950
The Maracanã fell quiet in the 66th minute on 16 July 1950, when he met Ghiggia's cross and put Uruguay level against a Brazil side already being called champions. Career record: 21 caps and 8 goals for Uruguay; club career at Club Atlético Peñarol, AC Milan, AS Roma; honours include FIFA World Cup 1950.
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Diego Forlán is editorial rank 9 and Juan Alberto Schiaffino rank 1 in Uruguay's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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