Héctor Scarone vs Juan Alberto Schiaffino
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.
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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Héctor Scarone is editorial rank 4 and Juan Alberto Schiaffino rank 1 in Uruguay's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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