Weekend Quiz Answers: Who Were Those CONMEBOL Boys?

By: Laurie | May 17th, 2009

If you haven’t taken the quiz yet then click here to give it a go and then return here for the answers.

Good effort from everyone again this week. Twelve out of thirteen were answered correctly.

And congratulations to Wayne and Golazo who tied for most correct answers with an impressive 11/13.

Player 1

Javier Zanetti, Argentina and Inter

The last name is Italian, but the man himself is Argentinian.

And while I was looking at that one, I found this one. No wonder Inter’s won so many scudetti!

Spotter’s Badge: Wayne

Player 2

Roberto Carlos, Brazil and Fenerbahce

Thirty-six years old and still tickin’ in Turkey.

Spotter’s Badge: omar

Player 3

Sergio “Kun” Aguero, Argentina and Atletico Madrid

Spotter’s Badge: mallymoodle

Player 4

Mario Yepes, Colombia and Chievo Verona

Sadly for Mario, no one recognized him.

Player 5

Deco, Brazil and Chelsea

Born in Brazil, naturalized Portuguese citizen, plays for the Portuguese National Team. Plies his trade in England, at least for the moment.

Spotter’s Badge: omar

Player 6

Carlos Tevez, Argentina and Manchester United

This photo is just wrong on sooooo many levels.

Spotter’s Badge: mallymoodle

Player 7

Diego Forlán, Uruguay, Atletico Madrid,

The first photo was the one I needed, but the second one made me giggle, so I felt a need to share.

Spotter’s Badge: Wayne

Player 8

Luis Suarez, Uruguay, Ajax

One of the few Spanish-speaking players in this quiz not playing in Spain. (I figured it was about time to include an Eredivisie player!)

Spotter’s Badge: Wayne

Player 9

Gabi Milito, Argentina, Barcelona

At least he plays for Barcelona when he’s fit and healthy, which hasn’t happened much lately.

Spotter’s Badge: Golazo

Player 10

Gonzalo Higuain, Argentina and Real Madrid

Higuain was actually born in France and lived there for the early months of his life while his Argentinian dad was playing football, so perhaps he’s not full-fledged “from CONMEBOL” as far as this quiz is concerned. Oh, well. Feel free to punish me. When given the choice, though — France National Team or Argentinian — he chose Argentina. We’ll see if it pays off for him.

Spotter’s Badge: mallymoodle

Player 11

Mati Fernandez, Chile and Villareal

I caught Mati in a World Cup qualifier for Chile earlier in the year and he impressed the heck outta me. Congrats, Mati — your play there got you a spot in this quiz.

Spotter’s Badge: Wayne

Player 12