Héctor Scarone vs José Nasazzi
Both Uruguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
José Nasazzi
Uruguay · 1923–1937 · RB
- Rank in Uruguay
- #6 of 33
- Caps · Uruguay
- 41 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- C.A. Bella Vista, Club Nacional de Football
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1930
When Uruguay beat Argentina 4-2 in Montevideo on 30 July 1930, he was the man handed the Jules Rimet trophy, the first captain in history to hold it. Career record: 41 caps and 0 goals for Uruguay; club career at C.A. Bella Vista, Club Nacional de Football; honours include FIFA World Cup 1930.
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Héctor Scarone is editorial rank 4 and José Nasazzi rank 6 in Uruguay's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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