By the Venezuelan newspaper El Mundo; chosen by soccer writers from South
America. Any South-American player is eligible no matter where he plays.
Top 10
1. Diego MARADONA Argentina Napoli (Ita)
2. Claudio CANIGGIA Argentina Atalanta (Ita)
3. René HIGUITA Colombia Atlético Nacional (Col)
4. Antonio de Oliveira Filho "CARECA" Brazil Napoli (Ita)
5. Ricardo Rogério de Brito "ALEMÃO" Brazil Napoli (Ita)
Sergio GOYCOCHEA Argentina Racing Club (Arg)
7. Hugo SÁNCHEZ Mexico Real Madrid (Spa)
8. Luis Gabelo CONEJO Costa Rica Albacete (Spa)
9. Carlos VALDERRAMA Colombia Montpellier (Fra)
10. Diego LATORRE Argentina Boca Juniors (Arg)
Ruben SOSA Uruguay Lazio (Ita)
By the Uruguayan newspaper El País. Only those playing in American leagues are eligible.
Winner is called "Rey del futbol de América" (America's Football King).
Top 5
1. Raúl Vicente AMARILLA 57 pts Paraguay Olimpia (Par)
2. Ruben DA SILVA 32 " Uruguay River Plate (Arg)
3. Leonel ALVAREZ 25 " Colombia Atlético Nacional (Col)
René HIGUITA 25 " Colombia Atlético Nacional (Col)
5. Fabian BASUALDO 23 " Argentina River Plate (Arg)
Sources: [Oli 95]
Prepared and maintained by Erik Garin and José Luis Pierrend for the Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation
Authors: Erik Garin
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and José Luis Pierrend
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Last updated: 7 Jan 2001
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