Alcides Ghiggia – played in the 1950 World Cup, perhaps most remembered for having scored the second goal at the 34th minute of the second half in the tournament final against Brazil, known as the "Maracanazo". Juan Alberto Schiaffino – widely regarded as the best player Uruguay has ever produced, and one of the best players in history of the game. He won the 1950 FIFA World Cup with his national team.