Some all-time greats have played for Uruguay, but only the best of the best can make this dream XI!

Uruguay might often find themselves in the shadow of the likes of Brazil and Argentina somewhat, but there's no denying they are up there as one of the most successful international teams ever.

La Celeste are not only 15-time Copa America champions – a joint record held with Argentina – but they have also won two World Cups, one in 1930 and another in 1950.

Some absolute superstars have featured for Uruguay throughout their rich history, with names such as Enzo Francescoli, Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani familiar to fans across the world.

But who would make their all-time Dream Team?

Let's have a look!

GettyGK: Fernando Muslera

The all-time greatest goalkeeper in Uruguay's history is without doubt Fernando Muslera.

Since making his international debut in 2009, he has made over 130 appearances for his country, appearing in three World Cups ahead of Qatar 2022 and five Copa America competitions.

Muslera helped Uruguay finish fourth at the 2010 World Cup with a string of impressive performances.

Another legendary Uruguayan goalkeeper who deserves a mention is Ladislao Mazurkiewicz, but Muslera is simply in a league of his own and there's no looking past him.

AdvertisementGetty ImagesCB: Diego Godin

Regarded as one of the toughest defenders of his generation, Godin is Uruguay's most-capped player of all time.

The legendary centre-back has made over 150 appearances since making his debut in 2005 and has appeared at numerous major tournaments.

Godin was part of La Celeste's squad for the 2010, 2014 and 2018 World Cups, while also heading into the 2022 edition as his country's captain.

The highlight of his international career came when the lifted the Copa America in 2011 following Uruguay's win over Paraguay in the final, even if he only featured a couple of minutes at the tournament due to health issues.

Getty ImagesCB: Jose Nasazzi

Captain of the legendary Uruguay team that won the first official World Cup in 1930, Nasazzi was a rock at centre-back throughout that tournament.

The defender also went on to feature and win four South American Championship crowns for the great Uruguayan sides of 1923, 1924, 1926 and 1935.

After making 41 appearances during a 13-year spell with the national team, Nasazzi retired from the game in 1937.

Getty ImagesCB: Paolo Montero

An important member of the national team between 1991 to 2005, Montero was a key figure for Uruguay around the turn of the century.

He represented them at the 1997 Confederations Cup as they finished fourth and helped Uruguay qualify for the 2002 World Cup, where they were knocked out at the group stage.

At the 2004 Copa America, Montero was one of the senior figures in Uruguay's run to the semi-final.

He suffered a heartbreaking injury in Uruguay's bid to qualify for the 2006 World Cup as they eventually narrowly lost out to Australia on penalties.

The defender made 61 appearances for Uruguay.