José Nasazzi vs Obdulio Varela
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.
Obdulio Varela
Uruguay · 1939–1954 · CB
- Rank in Uruguay
- #8 of 33
- Caps · Uruguay
- 45 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club, Club Atlético Peñarol
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1950
After Friaça put Brazil ahead at the Maracanã on 16 July 1950, Varela tucked the ball under his arm and walked to referee George Reader to argue an offside he later admitted never existed, buying the minutes it took the stadium to fall silent. Uruguay won that final 2-1, and El Negro Jefe had already been named best player of the 1942 South American Championship, adding six Uruguayan titles with Peñarol. Career record: 45 caps and 9 goals for Uruguay; club career at Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club, Club Atlético Peñarol; honours include FIFA World Cup 1950.
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José Nasazzi is editorial rank 6 and Obdulio Varela rank 8 in Uruguay's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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