Top 10 Uruguay National Team Number 10s of All Time

From the architects of the 1950 World Cup miracle to modern playmaking maestros, the Celeste's number 10 shirt has carried generations of creative genius. Who wore it best?

1. 1
   Enzo Francescoli

   El Principe, the elegant playmaker who won three Copa America titles and inspired Zinedine Zidane.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Juan Alberto Schiaffino

   The playmaking genius who was the architect of Uruguay's 1950 World Cup triumph at the Maracana.
   862pts
3. 3
   Ruben Sosa

   Diminutive 1980s and 90s forward and creator who starred for Inter Milan and Lazio.
   423pts
4. 4
   Alvaro Recoba

   El Chino, the gifted left-footed playmaker famed for his spectacular long-range strikes at Inter.
   310pts
5. 5
   Fabian O'Neill

   Cult-favorite 1990s playmaker whose silky skills earned a move to Juventus.
   310pts
6. 6
   Giorgian de Arrascaeta

   Modern Uruguay number 10 and Flamengo star known for his vision and goals.
   310pts
7. 7
   Gaston Ramirez

   Attacking midfielder of the 2010s who featured as a creative number 10 for Uruguay.
   310pts
8. 8
   Santiago Ostolaza

   Creative midfielder who captained Uruguay and starred at the 1990 World Cup.
   0pts
9. 9
   Diego Forlán

   Wore the number 10 at the 2010 World Cup, winning the Golden Ball and Golden Boot, then lifted the 2011 Copa América.
10. 10
    Pedro Rocha

    Elegant Peñarol playmaker and Uruguay's classic number 10 of the 1960s, the first Uruguayan to play at four World Cups and a 1967 Copa América winner.

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