José Nasazzi vs Luis Suárez
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.
Luis Suárez
Uruguay · 2007–2024 · ST
- Rank in Uruguay
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Uruguay
- 143 · 69 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Liverpool, FC Barcelona
In the final minute of extra time in Johannesburg on 2 July 2010 he stopped Adiyiah's header on his own goal line with both hands, walked off with a red card, and was gone when Gyan's penalty hit the crossbar. Career record: 143 caps and 69 goals for Uruguay; club career at AFC Ajax, Liverpool, FC Barcelona.
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José Nasazzi is editorial rank 6 and Luis Suárez rank 2 in Uruguay's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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