José Santamaría vs Juan Alberto Schiaffino
Both Uruguay. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
José Santamaría
Uruguay · 1952–1962 · CB
- Rank in Uruguay
- #7 of 33
- Caps · Uruguay
- 20 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Club Nacional de Football, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
Career record: 20 caps and 0 goals for Uruguay; club career at Club Nacional de Football, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol.
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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.
The careers, side by side
José Santamaría is editorial rank 7 and Juan Alberto Schiaffino rank 1 in Uruguay's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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