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Hector
Scarone
(Uruguay)
Hector
Pedro Scarone was one of the finest inside-forwards to
play the game before World War II. Uruguay was the
leading soccer country in the world during Scarone’s
prime years. He made his debut on the national team
against Argentina in 1917 and continued to be a
valuable member for the next thirteen years. Scarone
was the star of two Olympic gold medal winning teams,
in 1924 and 1928, in which he contributed with five
and three goals respectively.
He played his last
matches for Uruguay during the inaugural World Cup on
home soil in 1930 when his team emerged victoriously.
Argentina, the country Scarone won his first cap
against, were beaten 4-2 in the final, making it a
perfect ending to a brilliant international career.
Hector completed a hat-trick of medals in that
tournament, one of four players to appear in all three
winning teams. Scarone retired from the national team
after the World Cup, but went on to play top level
football for many years still.
A hard worker and tough
competitor, Scarone was in the classic Uruguayan mould
of the era and was adept at playing an individual role
as well as being an important team member. He began
his career at the age of 14 with Third Division
Montevideo club, Sportsman. The following year he was
signed by Nacional. Known as "El Magico"
(The Magician), Scarone was tempted to play in Spain
in 1926 and signed for Barcelona, but his stay lasted
only six months. However, he returned to Europe after
the war and coached Real Madrid. In 1953, he returned
to Nacional as a player, despite being 55, and later
coached their team. He won a total of 51 international
caps and still holds the Uruguayan record with his 31
international goals.
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