José Leandro Andrade vs José Nasazzi
Both Uruguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
José Leandro Andrade
Uruguay · 1923–1930 · RB
- Rank in Uruguay
- #5 of 33
- Caps · Uruguay
- 34 · 1 goals
- Clubs
- C.A. Bella Vista, Club Nacional de Football, Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1930
Paris gave him his name in 1924, when he became the first black footballer to appear in the Olympic tournament and left the city calling him la Maravilla Negra. Career record: 34 caps and 1 goals for Uruguay; club career at C.A. Bella Vista, Club Nacional de Football, Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club; 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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José Leandro Andrade is editorial rank 5 and José Nasazzi rank 6 in Uruguay's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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