Enzo Francescoli vs Juan Alberto Schiaffino
Both Uruguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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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Enzo Francescoli is editorial rank 3 and Juan Alberto Schiaffino rank 1 in Uruguay's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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