Who is the best soccer player in Uruguay?
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Uruguayan footballers of all…
- Juan Alberto Schiaffino (1946-54, 21 caps, eight goals)
- Hector Scarone (1917-32, 52 caps, 31 goals)
- Luis Cubilla (1959-74, 38 caps, 11 goals)
- Diego Forlan (2002-present, 107 caps, 36 goals)
- Luis Suarez (2007-present, 77 caps, 38 goals)
Is soccer popular in Uruguay?
Football (soccer) is a national obsession in Uruguay, and the country holds one of the most storied histories in the game. Uruguay first competed at the Olympic Games in 1924 in Paris, where it won the gold medal in football.
Who played for Uruguay?
List of players
| Player | Caps | Last cap |
|---|---|---|
| Sebastián Coates | 43 | 2021 |
| Gastón Ramírez | 43 | 2018 |
| Julio Montero Castillo | 42 | 1978 |
| Víctor Rodríguez Andrade | 42 | 1957 |
Who is Uruguay all time top scorer?
Luis Suárez
Top scorers
| # | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Suárez | 55 |
| 2 | Edinson Cavani | 46 |
| 3 | Diego Forlán | 36 |
| 4 | Héctor Scarone | 31 |
Has Uruguay won a World Cup?
Uruguay’s most recent title being the 2011 edition. The team has won the FIFA World Cup twice, including the first World Cup in 1930 as hosts, defeating Argentina 4–2 in the final. Their second title came in 1950, upsetting host Brazil 2–1 in the final match, which has the highest attendance for a football match ever.
What Uruguay is known for?
- Uruguay is the smallest Spanish speaking country in South America.
- Uruguay means “river of painted birds”
- Uruguay is the biggest consumer of beef in the world.
- It has the longest national anthem in the world.
- Uruguay hosted the 1st World cup ever.
- Uruguayans are obsessed with Mate.
Does Uruguay have 4 World Cups?
Uruguay have won four FIFA-organized World Football Championships. Uruguay hosted and won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, beating Argentina 4–2 in the final. They won their fourth and last title in 1950, upsetting host Brazil 2–1 in the final match.
Does Uruguay have 2 or 4 World Cups?
Uruguay hosted and won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, beating Argentina 4–2 in the final. Uruguay is one of the most successful teams in the world, having won 19 FIFA official titles: 2 World Cups, 2 Olympic Games, and 15 Copa América championships.
Why does Uruguay have 4 stars on their jerseys?
Uruguay displays four stars in its emblem. This is unique in world football as two of the stars represent the gold medals received at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics, which are the only editions recognised by FIFA as senior World Championships.