Best 15Uruguayof the 2010s

Uruguay's defining attacker of the decade, combining elite scoring, creativity and intensity. He starred at three World Cups and was decisive in major victories, including both goals against England in 2014.

Winner of the 2010 World Cup Golden Ball after leading Uruguay to the semifinals with five goals, outstanding long-range shooting and influential creative play.

The defensive leader and later captain of Uruguay, renowned for positioning, aerial dominance and resilience. He played at all three World Cups and scored the decisive goal against Italy in 2014.

World-class striker whose movement, work rate and finishing were central to Uruguay across three World Cups. His two goals against Portugal powered the 2018 run to the quarterfinals.

Uruguay's undisputed goalkeeper throughout the decade, starting at the 2010, 2014 and 2018 World Cups and producing particularly important performances during the 2010 semifinal run.

An elite young centre-back who formed a formidable partnership with Godín. He started at the 2014 and 2018 tournaments and scored Uruguay's late winner against Egypt in 2018.

A relentless right-back and major figure in Uruguay's 2010 semifinal run. His stamina, aggression and forward runs remained important across three World Cups.

Captain and inspirational defensive leader of the side that finished fourth in 2010. His aerial strength, aggression and leadership embodied Uruguay's competitive identity.

A quick, aggressive and tactically versatile defender who represented Uruguay at all three World Cups, appearing across the back line in important matches.

The tireless midfield shield behind Uruguay's most successful teams of the era. He started throughout the 2010 semifinal campaign and remained a key ball-winner in 2014.

A technically gifted creator selected for all three World Cups. His vision, close control and work rate gave Uruguay an important link between midfield and attack.

A tenacious and technically secure midfielder who became a starter during Uruguay's strong 2018 campaign, adding pressing, ball recovery and disciplined distribution.

Uruguay's breakout midfielder at the 2018 World Cup, starting every match and supplying the assist for Cavani's opening goal in the victory over Portugal.

A powerful and direct wide midfielder who started important matches at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups, contributing ball carrying, defensive effort and experience.

An energetic left-sided player who was a regular during the 2010 semifinal run and returned in 2014. His pace, stamina and willingness to attack provided width and intensity.