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Enzo Francescoli vs Héctor Scarone

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Enzo Francescoli

Uruguay · 1982–1997 · CM

Rank in Uruguay
#3 of 33
Caps · Uruguay
73 · 17 goals
Clubs
Club Atlético River Plate, Racing Club de France, Cagliari Calcio

Zinedine Zidane watched him at Marseille from 1989, named his first son Enzo, and years later told Francescoli's own son that he had learned his skills from the Uruguayan. Career record: 73 caps and 17 goals for Uruguay; club career at Club Atlético River Plate, Racing Club de France, Cagliari Calcio.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q210083
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Héctor Scarone

Héctor Scarone

Uruguay · 1917–1930 · SS

Rank in Uruguay
#4 of 33
Caps · Uruguay
52 · 31 goals
Clubs
Club Nacional de Football, FC Barcelona, Palermo
Honours
FIFA World Cup 1930

Tito Borjas shouted "Tuya, Héctor" in the Olympic final replay in Amsterdam on 13 June 1928, and the pass became the goal that beat Argentina 2-1 for gold. Career record: 52 caps and 31 goals for Uruguay; club career at Club Nacional de Football, FC Barcelona, Palermo; honours include FIFA World Cup 1930.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q318172
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