Who is the best player in Uruguay national team history?

Uruguay punches far above its weight in global football, boasting two World Cup triumphs and a rich tradition of passionate, determined players. Vote for the greatest La Celeste player of all time.

1

Luis Suárez

Uruguay's all-time top scorer with 68 international goals, a relentless and fearsome striker who led the team to four Copa América finals.

2

Diego Forlán

2010 World Cup Golden Ball winner, a tireless attacker who scored 36 international goals and was revered for his work rate.

3

Enzo Francescoli

'El Príncipe' was the inspirational playmaker of the 1980s and 1990s and the idol of Zinedine Zidane who named his son after him.

4

Juan Schiaffino

Uruguay's greatest player of the 1950s, the architect of the 1950 'Maracanazo' World Cup upset against Brazil.

5

Alcides Ghiggia

Scored the winning goal in the 1950 World Cup final against Brazil at the Maracanã, silencing 200,000 fans.

6

Obdulio Varela

Commanding captain of the 1950 World Cup-winning team, known as 'El Jefe' (The Boss) for his imposing leadership.

7

Edinson Cavani

Powerful and selfless striker who scored 58 international goals and formed a legendary partnership with Suárez.

8

Álvaro Recoba

Gifted left-footed forward nicknamed 'El Chino', one of the most technically talented players Uruguay has produced.

9

Rodolfo Rodriguez

Veteran defender and mainstay of Uruguay's 1980 Copa América-winning squad, known as 'El Nene'.

10

Héctor Scarone

Lethal centre-forward and captain of the 1924 and 1928 Olympic gold medal teams as well as the 1930 World Cup winners.

11

José Nasazzi

Captain of Uruguay's back-to-back Olympic champions (1924, 1928) and the inaugural 1930 World Cup-winning team.

12

Darwin Núñez

Dynamic and powerful striker who represents Uruguay's future, with impressive performances for both club and country.