1. Fernando Torres (1984)

Footballer

Striker known as El Niño who made his senior debut for Atletico Madrid from 2001 until 2007. He then spent time with Liverpool from 2007 to 2011, before joining Chelsea from 2011 until 2015. In 2016,...

2. Álvaro Pereira (1985)

Uruguayan Footballer

Wingback who joined Internazionale in 2012 after spending three years with Porto. He became a member of the Uruguayan national team in 2008.

3. Diego Pérez (1980)

Actor

Defensive midfielder who joined Bologna in 2010 after spending six years with Monaco. He became a member of the Uruguayan national team in 2001.

4. Juan Cuestas (1837)

Politician

Politician who was the President of Uruguay from 1897 to 1903. He was also notably Uruguay's first Ambassador to Mexico.

5. Diego Lugano (1980)

Uruguayan Footballer

Uruguayan center who was selected the best captain in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and played for Sao Paulo from 2003 to 2006.

6. Gabriel Terra (1873)

President Of Uruguay

Uruguayan politician who served as the President of Uruguay from 1931 to 1938. He was known for his dictatorial style, having abolished the country's constitution in favor of a new...

7. Joaquin Torres Garcia (1874)

Historian

Joaquin Torres Garcia is a famous Historian, who was born on July 28, 1874 in Uruguay. Uruguayan artist and art theorist who established the Constructive Universalism movement. A fire at...

8. Florencio Sánchez (1875)

Uruguayan Politician And Writer

Former playwright and journalist regarded as one of the founding fathers of theater in the River Platean area.

9. Horacio Quiroga (1878)

Uruguayan Writer

Playwright, poet, and short story writer who is most known for works that emphasized the supernatural.

10. Baltasar Brum (1883)

President Of Uruguay

Politician and President of Uruguay from 1919 to 1923 who was known for his pro-American attitude and willingness to facilitate US interests in his country.

11. Santiago Silva (1980)

Uruguayan Footballer

Uruguayan striker who began playing for the Argentinian Club Atletico Lanus in 2013. Previously, he had played for the Boca Juniors and Velez Sarsfield, among other clubs.

12. Delmira Agustini (1886)

Uruguayan Poet

Uruguayan poet who is considered one of the greatest female Latin American poets of the twentieth century. Her best-known works include Los Calices Vacios and Cantos de la manana.

13. Juana de Ibarbourou (1892)

Poet

Juana de Ibarbourou is a famous Poet, who was born on March 8, 1892 in Uruguay. Popular Uruguayan poet whose work is notable for its nature imagery, feminism, and eroticism....

14. José Nasazzi (1901)

Uruguayan Footballer

Captain of the Uruguayan national team who won the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930. He spent the bulk of his club career with Bella Vista and Nacional and was...

15. Juan Carlos Onetti (1909)

Novelist

Juan Carlos Onetti is a famous Novelist, who was born on July 1, 1909 in Uruguay. Distinguished Uruguayan novelist and short story writer who was associated with the Generation of...

16. Martín Campaña (1989)

Uruguayan Footballer

Uruguayan soccer player who has played as a goalkeeper for Argentine Primera División club Independiente. He has also played for the Uruguayan national team.

17. Nicolás Lodeiro (1989)

Uruguayan Footballer

Attacking midfielder who joined Corinthians in 2014 after spending two years with Botafogo. He became a member of the Uruguayan national team in 2009.

18. Jorge Pacheco Areco (1920)

Politician

Jorge Pacheco Areco is a famous Politician, who was born on April 9, 1920 in Uruguay. Politician who was the President of Uruguay from 1967 to 1972 and spent much...

19. Mario Benedetti (1920)

Uruguayan Journalist And Poet

Journalist and poet recognized as being one of Latin America's most important writers during the 20th century.

20. Nico Core (1996)

YouTube Star

Nico Core is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on September 11, 1996 in Uruguay. Spanish YouTube star who is famous for his Nico Core channel. He has gained...

21. Fernando Alonso (1981)

Spanish Formula One Driver.

Spanish race car driver who became one of the greatest Formula One drivers since making his debut with Minardi in 2001. He is a two-time Formula One World Champion and...

22. China Zorrilla (1922)

Uruguayan Actor

Film, stage and television actress, most known for her several-decade long career in the business.

23. Carlos Paez Vilaro (1923)

Painter

Carlos Paez Vilaro is a famous Painter, who was born on November 1, 1923 in Uruguay. Abstract artist who became known for his multimedia work as a potter, painter, sculptor,...

24. Zelmar Michelini (1924)

Assassinated Uruguayan Activist

Uruguayan reporter and politician who is best known for being assassinated during Operation Condor in 1976. The Foreign Minister Juan Carlos Blanco Estradé was implicated in his murder.

25. Lucas Torreira (1996)

Soccer Player

Defensive midfielder who joined Sampdoria in 2015 and was leant to Pescara from 2015 to 2016. In 2018 he joined Arsenal FC. 

26. Julio Sosa (1926)

Uruguayan Musician

Uruguayan tango vocalist remembered for his numerous musical collaborations with violinist Enrique Mario Francini. The two recorded numerous popular and critically-acclaimed albums under the Columbia and RCA Victor labels.

27. Fernando Muslera (1986)

Soccer Player

Uruguayan goalkeeper who was named the Super Lig Goalkeeper of the Year for the 2011-2012 season.

28. Jorge Batlle Ibáñez (1927)

Politician

Jorge Batlle Ibáñez is a famous Politician, who was born on October 25, 1927 in Uruguay. Politician and member of the Colorado Party who served as President of Uruguay from...

29. Óscar Míguez (1927)

Uruguayan Footballer

Striker who set a record for the Uruguayan national team by scoring 8 career World Cup goals, all in the 1950s.

30. Fer Vázquez (1994)

Pop Singer

Singer best known as one half of the Uruguay-born musical duo Rombai with Cami Rajchman. The pair first rose to prominence in 2014 after their debut single "Locuras Contigo" went viral on YouTube,...

31. Carlos Andrés Sánchez (1984)

Soccer Player

Carlos Andrés Sánchez is a famous Soccer Player, who was born on December 2, 1984 in Uruguay. Attacking midfielder who has gained fame for his international club career, including for...

32. Mariano Arana (1933)

Uruguayan Politician And Archite

Architect and politician, best known for serving as the Mayor of Montevideo fro 1994 to 2005.

33. Jorge Majfud (1969)

Novelist

Uruguayan writer who published the acclaimed novel, La Reina de America, in 2001. His other popular works include La Ciudad de la Luna, Crisis, and Cyborgs.

34. José Mujica (1935)

President Of Uruguay

Uruguayan politician who became the 40th President of Uruguay in 2010. Prior to winning the Presidency, he worked as the Minister of Livestock, Agriculture, and Fisheries until 2008.

35. Matías Vecino (1991)

Uruguayan Footballer

Midfielder who is famous for his international club career, including for Italy's Serie A squad Inter Milan. He helped lead the club to their first appearance at the UEFA Champions...

36. Alfredo Zitarrosa (1936)

Uruguayan Musician

Former singer and composer who is remembered as one of the most important figures in the landscape of Latin American music.

37. Julio Maria Sanguinetti (1936)

Politician

Julio Maria Sanguinetti is a famous Politician, who was born on January 6, 1936 in Uruguay. Politician and lawyer who was the President of Uruguay from 1985 to 1990. His...

38. Diego Alonso (1975)

Uruguayan Football Player/manage

Soccer manager and former player whose greatest managerial success came with CF Pachuca, with whom he won Liga MX and CONCACAF Champions League titles. In his playing days, he was a journeyman...

39. Álvaro Recoba (1976)

Uruguayan Footballer

Versatile footballer known to play attacking midfield, forward and winger who is a veteran of the Uruguay national team. He appeared on the national squad 69 times between 1995 and...

40. Daniel Viglietti (1939)

Uruguayan Singer-songwriter And

Folk singer and guitarist who co-founded the private recording label Ayuí/Tacuabé.

41. Tabaré Vázquez (1940)

President Of Uruguay

Politician who was the President of Uruguay from 2005 to 2010. His tenure as President was marked by reforms to education, working conditions, and the welfare system.

42. Eduardo Galeano (1940)

Uruguayan Writer

Journalist and writer who wrote the memorable Memoria del Fuego trilogy.

43. Cristina Peri Rossi (1941)

Novelist

Cristina Peri Rossi is a famous Novelist, who was born on November 12, 1941 in Uruguay. Uruguayan fiction writer and poet who became known for her immensely successful novel, La...

44. Luis Alberto Lacalle (1941)

Politician

Luis Alberto Lacalle is a famous Politician, who was born on July 13, 1941 in Uruguay. Politician who was the President of Uruguay from 1990 to 1995. During his tenure...

45. Walter Gargano (1984)

Uruguayan Footballer

Defensive midfielder who joined Napoli in 2007 and became a member of the Uruguayan national team in 2006.

46. Rafael Michelini (1958)

Uruguayan Politician

Politician who became a Senator of the Republic of Uruguay through the Frente Amplio party in 1995. He is one of the sons of Zelmar Michelini, a former senator who was...

47. Gus Poyet (1967)

Footballer And Manager

Uruguayan striker who won the FA Cup and the UEFA Winners' Cup with Chelsea. He played for Real Zaragoza from 1990 to 1997 and spent the last three seasons of...

48. Rodrigo Mora (1987)

Uruguayan Footballer

Forward who joined Club Atlético River Plate in 2013 and had immediate success, winning Copa Sudamericana, Copa Argentina and Suruga Bank Championship titles, among others. He has also played for clubs like Defensor...

49. Julio Morales (1945)

Uruguayan Footballer

Uruguayan striker who played for the 4th place Uruguayan national team at the 1970 World Cup. He played for three teams during his professional career and scored 11 goals in...

50. Diego Aguirre (1965)

Uruguayan Footballer

Soccer manager who has gained acclaim for his coaching in Brazil's Serie A, including for Sport Club Internacional and São Paulo. He was a prolific forward during the 1980's and 1990's, and...