Cardozo scored 29 more goals than the leaders of the 5 TOP leagues in Europe

Jose Saturnino Cardozo is undoubtedly one of the best players in the history of the mexican footballIn Toluca he grew tired of scoring goals and winning titles, but his legacy is even greater when we see the numbers of the Paraguayan to an international level, where it is also a historical of the status of Lionel Messi The Cristiano Ronaldo.

And it is that within all the years of the devil’s glory, there is a season (football year) that marked a before and after in Liga MX. Those of 2002 and 2003, true Saturnino made 58 touchdowns !, set a record Mexico and around the world.

The Guaraní became the greatest goalscorer in all football history in one season at the time. and their performance is even more incredible compared to the top scorers of the 5 top competitions in Europe of that year, where the closest was 29 points away from reaching Jose.

1. Mexico – José Saturnino Cardozo – 58 goals
2. Spain – Roy Makaay – 29 goals
3. Italy – Christian Vieri – 24 goals
4. England – Red Van Nistelrooy – 25 goals
5. France – Shabani Nonda – 26 goals
6. Germany – Young Elber – 21goles

In those 2 short tournaments Mexico, the Paraguayan scored 29 goals in 19 games in the Opening 2002, plus 8 in Liguilla. Later in the End of 2003 he scored 20 goals in 19 games and 1 more in the final stages. Obviously, he was lagging behind in both the scoring title.

In general, in all times of professional football, there have been only 3 players who have scored more goals than Pepe Cardozo in one football year, the 3 legends of the fields: Messi, Cristiano and Luis Suárez.

• MESSI – 2011/12 — 73 goals
• CRISTIANO – 2014/15 — 61 goals
• CRISTIANO – 2011/12 — 60 goals
• MESSI – 2012/13 — 60 goals
• SUÁREZ – 2015/16 — 59 goals
• CARDOZO – 03/2002 — 58 goals

Records of José Saturnino Cardozo in Liga MX

In case the foregoing is still not enough to explain the importance of the Paraguayans in the history of the Liga MX Here we take a look at all of his accomplishments in the 11 years he wore the Red Devils Toluca shirt.

– Top scorer in Liguilla: 43

– Top scorer in finals: 9

Most goals in short tournaments: 29 (opening 2002)

– Club Toluca’s historic scorer: 249 goals

4 championships

• Summer 1998
• Summer 1999
• Summer 2000
• Opening 2002

• CONCACAF Champions Cup (2003)

4 score titles:

• Summer 1998 with 13 goals
• Summer 1999 with 15 goals
• Opening 2002 with 29 goals
• Clausura 2003 with 21 goals