José Nasazzi vs Juan Alberto Schiaffino
Both Uruguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
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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José Nasazzi is editorial rank 6 and Juan Alberto Schiaffino rank 1 in Uruguay's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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