33·Legends

Diego Godín vs Juan Alberto Schiaffino

Uruguay against Uruguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

Diego Godín

Diego Godín

Uruguay · 2011–18 · CB

Almanac rating
90
Rank in Uruguay
#10 of 33
Caps
161 · 8 goals
Clubs
C.A. Cerro, Villarreal CF, Atlético Madrid

A goal down at Camp Nou on the final day of the 2013/14 season, Godín rose to a corner in the 49th minute and headed the equaliser that gave Atlético Madrid their first league title in 18 years. His trophy list opens with Uruguay's 2011 Copa América, then La Liga in 2014, the Europa League in 2012 and 2018, two UEFA Super Cups, the 2013 Copa del Rey and two Champions League finals reached with Atlético. Career record: 161 caps and 8 goals for Uruguay; club career at C.A. Cerro, Villarreal CF, Atlético Madrid.

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Juan Alberto Schiaffino

Uruguay · 1950–59 · CM

Almanac rating
94
Rank in Uruguay
#1 of 33
Caps
21 · 8 goals
Clubs
Club Atlético Peñarol, AC Milan, AS Roma

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. That afternoon brought the 1950 World Cup, and he added three Uruguayan titles with Peñarol, a world record move to Milan for 52 million lire in 1954, three Serie A championships in 1955, 1957 and 1959, and the Latin Cup in 1956. Career record: 21 caps and 8 goals for Uruguay; club career at Club Atlético Peñarol, AC Milan, AS Roma.

The verdict

The almanac puts Juan Alberto Schiaffino ahead by 4 rating points, 94 against 90.

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