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      • Francescoli was the only Uruguayan included by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living footballers in 2004, and he was also elected by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics as the sixth-greatest Uruguayan player and the 24th greatest South American player of the 20th century.
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  2. May 30, 2024 · Discover 16 fascinating facts about Enzo Francescoli, the legendary footballer, and delve into the life and career of this iconic sports figure.

  3. Enzo Francescoli Uriarte (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈenso fɾanseˈskoljuˈɾjaɾte]; born 12 November 1961), nicknamed "El Príncipe" ("The Prince"), is a Uruguayan former footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.

  4. May 13, 2024 · Enzo Francescoli (born November 12, 1961, Montevideo, Uruguay) is a Uruguayan football (soccer) player who gained worldwide fame as El Príncipe (“The Prince”). After retiring from playing professional sports, he entered the business world and cofounded a television station.

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  5. Enzo Francescoli played 73 times for the Celeste between 1982 and his retirement in 1997, making him the most capped outfield player in Uruguayan international football at the time.

  6. Jan 14, 2020 · The 1983 Copa América would see the name of Enzo Francescoli become synonymous with Uruguayan success. Uruguay topped their group and progressed serenely to the two-legged final against Brazil. A 2-0 victory in Montevideo saw Francescoli open the scoring for La Celeste .

  7. Oct 30, 2023 · Enzo Francescoli became an Uruguayan icon, captaining the national team to four Copa América finals, of which three ended in triumph—something neither Maradona nor Zico ever achieved. His finesse and elegant style were a breath of fresh air in a La Celeste team known for being aggressive, pragmatic, and efficient.

  8. Oct 2, 2020 · Uruguay’s hopes revolve around their own fantasista, the spindly maestro Enzo Francescoli. The day will belong to Romário who draws first blood by heading in a cross from Raí, then scoring a second after springing the offside trap.