Bolivia Liga Profesional has witnessed some of the most talented and skillful players over the years. In this article, we will explore the top 10 players of all time who have made an immense contribution to the league’s success.
Marco Etcheverry
Nicknamed “El Diablo,” Marco Etcheverry is widely considered the best player in Bolivian football history. He was instrumental in the success of Bolivar and D.C. United in the US Major League Soccer. He was a skillful and creative playmaker who could single-handedly change the course of the game.
Carlos Borja
Carlos Borja was a lethal striker known for his clinical finishing and ability to score crucial goals. He played for Club Bolivar and was a crucial part of their dominance in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He is also the all-time leading scorer in the league’s history.
Erwin “Platiní” Sanchez
Erwin Sanchez, nicknamed “Platiní,” was a gifted attacking midfielder who had the ability to score and create goals. He played for several clubs in Bolivia, including Blooming, Bolivar, and The Strongest. He was also a key player in the Bolivian national team’s success in the 1994 World Cup.
Joaquín Botero
Joaquín Botero was a prolific goal scorer who played for several clubs in Bolivia, including Bolivar, Oriente Petrolero, and Wilstermann. He also had a successful stint with Mexico’s Tigres UANL, where he won the top scorer award in the Apertura 2005 season.
Juan Carlos “La Fiera”
Juan Carlos Paz Garcia, nicknamed “La Fiera,” was a versatile player who could play as a striker or a midfielder. He played for several clubs in Bolivia, including Bolivar, Oriente Petrolero, and The Strongest. He was also a key player in the Bolivian national team that won the Copa America in 1997.
Julio Cesar Baldivieso
Julio Cesar Baldivieso was a gifted playmaker who could dictate the tempo of the game with his vision and passing range. He played for several clubs in Bolivia, including Bolivar, Oriente Petrolero, and The Strongest. He was also a key player in the Bolivian national team’s success in the 1997 Copa America.
Ronald Raldes
Ronald Raldes was a tough and reliable defender who played for several clubs in Bolivia, including Oriente Petrolero and The Strongest. He was also a key player in the Bolivian national team’s success in the 2015 Copa America.
Victor Agustín Ugarte
Victor Agustín Ugarte was a legendary defender who played for Bolivar and was part of the team that won the Copa Libertadores in 1968. He was also a key player in the Bolivian national team that won the Copa America in 1963.
Wálter Flores
Wálter Flores was a dynamic midfielder who played for Bolivar and The Strongest. He was a key player in Bolivar’s dominance in the 2000s, winning several league titles and playing in the Copa Libertadores.
Milton Melgar
Milton Melgar was a creative and skillful midfielder who played for several clubs in Bolivia, including Blooming, Bolivar, and The Strongest. He was also a key player in the Bolivian national team’s success in the 1997 Copa America.
