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. Ruben SOSA Uruguay Lazio (Ita)
3. José Gama Oliveira "BEBETO" Brazil Vasco da Gama (Bra)
4. ROMÁRIO de Souza Faria Brazil P.S.V. Eindhoven (Hol)
5. Antonio de Oliveira Filho "CARECA" Brazil Napoli (Ita)
6. René HIGUITA Colombia Atlético Nacional (Col)
7. Sergio BATISTA Argentina River Plate (Arg)
8. Ricardo Rogério de Brito "ALEMÃO" Brazil Napoli (Ita)
Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri "DUNGA" Brazil Fiorentina (Ita)
10. Bernardo REDÍN Colombia Deportivo Cali (Col)
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 12
1. José Gama Oliveira "BEBETO" 74 pts Brazil Vasco da Gama (Bra)
2. Iomar do Nascimento "MAZINHO" 42 " Brazil Vasco da Gama (Bra)
3. René HIGUITA 34 " Colombia Atlético Nacional (Col)
4. Santiago OSTOLAZA 32 " Uruguay Nacional (Uru)
5. Sergio BATISTA 30 " Argentina River Plate (Arg)
6. Hugo DE LEON 29 " Uruguay Nacional (Uru)
7. Alex AGUINAGA 28 " Ecuador Necaxa (Mex)
8. Juan SIMON 23 " Argentina Boca Juniors (Arg)
9. Alfonso DOMINGUEZ 22 " Uruguay Peñarol (Uru)
10. Carlos ALFARO MORENO 21 " Argentina Independiente (Arg)
11. Arnoldo IGUARAN 19 " Colombia Millonarios (Col)
Albeiro USURIAGA 19 " Colombia Atlético Nacional (Col)
Source: [Oli 95]
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