José Manuel Rey vs Josef Martínez
Venezuela against Venezuela. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
José Manuel Rey
Venezuela · 2007–11 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 80
- Rank in Venezuela
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 115 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- Caracas Fútbol Club, Club Sport Emelec, Asociación Civil Deportivo Lara
On 13 October 2007 he beat Ecuador in Quito with a free kick, a 1-0 result that ended six years without a home defeat for the hosts, and on 6 September 2008 he became the first Venezuelan to play 100 internationals. Rey played in six Copa América tournaments, including the fourth place of 2011 that stands as Venezuela's best, won five Venezuelan league titles with Caracas and the Chilean championship with Colo-Colo in 2009. Career record: 115 caps and 11 goals for Venezuela; club career at Caracas Fútbol Club, Club Sport Emelec, Asociación Civil Deportivo Lara.
Josef Martínez
Venezuela · 2018–23 · RM
- Almanac rating
- 82
- Rank in Venezuela
- #4 of 33
- Clubs
- Caracas Fútbol Club, BSC Young Boys, Torino
In 2018 he scored 31 goals in the MLS regular season and broke the league record of 27 in only his 26th match. He took the Golden Boot, the league MVP award and the MLS Cup final MVP as Atlanta United won the title in only their second season, added the 2023 Leagues Cup with Inter Miami, and scored 15 goals in 70 caps for Venezuela. Career record: club career at Caracas Fútbol Club, BSC Young Boys, Torino.
The verdict
The almanac puts Josef Martínez ahead by 2 rating points, 82 against 80.
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