Famous Argentine Soccer Players

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Lionel Messi
(One of the Greatest Football Players of All Time)
Lionel Messi
406
Birthdate: June 24, 1987
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina

Considered one of the best football players in the world and a prolific goal scorer, Lionel Messi has shattered and created numerous records in his playing career. Regarded by another soccer legend, Diego Maradona, as his successor, the Argentinian superstar is also one of the world’s highest paid athletes.

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Diego Maradona
(One of the Greatest Football Players in the History of the Sport)
Diego Maradona
130
Birthdate: October 30, 1960
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Lanús, Argentina
Died: November 25, 2020

Nicknamed The Golden Boy, Diego Maradona is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time. Thanks to his popularity and controversial personal life, which includes drug abuse issues and addiction to cocaine, Diego Maradona became a world-renowned counterculture icon. He was also an iconic figure in popular culture.

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Sergio Agüero
(Argentine Former Professional Football Player Who Played as a Striker)
Sergio Agüero
35
Birthdate: June 2, 1988
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Argentine footballer and Manchester City striker Sergio Agüero was the youngest footballer of the Argentine Primera División, at 15. From scoring two goals in the semi-final to help Argentina win the 2008 Olympic gold medal, to being the fourth-highest goal-scorer of Premier League, he has many feats to his credit.
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 4 
Paulo Dybala
(Argentine Professional Football Player Who Plays as a Forward)
Paulo Dybala
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Birthdate: November 15, 1993
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Laguna Larga, Argentina

Argentine professional footballer Paulo Dybala currently plays for football club Juventus and the Argentina national team. He plays as a forward and is known for his creative style of play, pace, talent, and technique. Revered for his playing skills, he is considered one of the world's most valuable players. He loves tattoos and has many on his body. 

 5 
Alfredo Di Stéfano
(Argentine Professional Footballer and Coach Who Played as a Forward)
Alfredo Di Stéfano
21
Birthdate: July 4, 1926
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Barracas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died: July 7, 2014

Alfredo Di Stéfano was an Argentine-born Spanish football player and coach. Counted among the greatest football players of all time, Di Stéfano is remembered for his association with Real Madrid, where he played a major role in the club's domination of La Liga and the European Cup during the 1950s. In 2004, he was included in Pele’s FIFA 100 list.

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Diego Simeone
(Former Argentine Football Midfielder and Current Football Manager of 'Atlético Madrid')
Diego Simeone
14
Birthdate: April 28, 1970
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Diego Simeone is an Argentine former football player who was part of the silver medal-winning team at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. An important player for his country, Simeone also represented Argentina at the 1994, 1998, and 2002 World Cups. Simeone also won two Copa América titles for Argentina. He is currently serving as the coach of Atlético Madrid.

 7 
Javier Zanetti
(Argentine Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Defensive Midfielder)
Javier Zanetti
10
Birthdate: August 10, 1973
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Javier Zanetti is an Argentine retired professional football player. He is best known for his contribution to Inter Milan's successful 2009–10 season, during which the club achieved a treble. Counted among the greatest players of his generation, Javier Zanetti also helped his national football team win a silver medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

 8 
Nicolás Otamendi
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Centre Back)
Nicolás Otamendi
8
Birthdate: February 12, 1988
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Nicolás Otamendi is an Argentine football player best known for helping his national team win the 2021 Copa América in Brazil. He has also represented Argentina at two FIFA World Cups. Nicolás Otamendi has also helped Manchester City win two Premier League titles and one FA Cup. He has also won three successive Primeira Liga with Porto.

 9 
Ángel Di María
(One of the Greatest Argentine Football Players of All Time)
Ángel Di María
14
Birthdate: February 14, 1988
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina

Ángel Di María is an Argentine football player. An important member of the Argentina national team, Ángel Di María helped Argentina win a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics by scoring the only goal of the gold medal match against Nigeria at the 58th minute of the match. Ángel Di María has also represented Argentina at three FIFA World Cups.

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Leandro Paredes
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defensive Midfielder)
Leandro Paredes
8
Birthdate: June 29, 1994
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: San Justo, Argentina
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Javier Mascherano
(Argentine Professional Football Coach and Former Center-Back / Defensive Midfielder)
Javier Mascherano
3
Birthdate: June 8, 1984
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: San Lorenzo, Argentina
Nicknamed “el Jefecito,” Argentine footballer Javier Mascherano played for West Ham United and then Liverpool. After joining Barcelona, he turned from a defensive midfielder to full central defender and won five La Ligas and two UEFA Champions Leagues, among others. He has also won two Summer Olympic golds for Argentina.
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Éver Banega
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Central Midfielder)
Éver Banega
7
Birthdate: June 29, 1988
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Diego Milito
(Argentine Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker and Manager)
Diego Milito
3
Birthdate: June 12, 1979
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Bernal, Argentina
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 14 
Juan Román Riquelme
(Argentine Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Defensive Midfielder)
Juan Román Riquelme
6
Birthdate: June 24, 1978
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: San Fernando, Argentina

Juan Román Riquelme is an Argentine former football player best known for his association with Boca Juniors, winning 10 titles for the club. Counted among the greatest Argentine players ever, Riquelme led his team at the 2008 Olympics where they won the gold medal. Juan Román Riquelme is also widely regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation.

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Pablo Zabaleta
(Argentine Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Right Back)
Pablo Zabaleta
5
Birthdate: January 16, 1985
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Gabriel Batistuta
(One of the Greatest Football Strikers of All Time)
Gabriel Batistuta
14
Birthdate: February 1, 1969
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Santa Fe Province, Argentina
Argentine former footballer Gabriel Batistuta, also known as “Batigol” and “El Ángel Gabriel,” has played for clubs such as Fiorentina and Roma. A powerful striker, he was Argentina's all-time leading goal-scorer until Lionel Messi broke his record. He is also the only footballer with two hat-tricks in separate World Cups
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Carlos Tevez
(Argentine Football Manager and Former Forward )
Carlos Tevez
12
Birthdate: February 5, 1984
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Ciudadela, Argentina

Carlos Tevez is an Argentine footballer who helped his national team win a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. At the same event, Tevez won the Golden Boot, having scored eight goals in the tournament. With three South American Footballer of the Year awards under his belt, Tevez is one of the best Argentine footballers of his generation.

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Ángel Correa
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward and Winger)
Ángel Correa
8
Birthdate: March 9, 1995
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Mauricio Pochettino
(Argentine Professional Football Manager and Former Player)
Mauricio Pochettino
11
Birthdate: March 2, 1972
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Murphy, Argentina

Mauricio Pochettino is an Argentine former football player best known for helping Espanyol win their first trophy in six decades when he won the 2000 Copa del Rey. After retiring as a player, Mauricio Pochettino started his managerial career and is currently serving as the head coach of the popular Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain.

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Esteban Cambiasso
(Argentine Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder)
Esteban Cambiasso
6
Birthdate: August 18, 1980
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Sergio Romero
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
Sergio Romero
10
Birthdate: February 22, 1987
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Bernardo de Irigoyen, Argentina

Sergio Romero is an Argentine football player and the most capped goalkeeper for the Argentine national team. Apart from representing his country at three Copa América tournaments and two FIFA World Cups so far, Sergio Romero also played for his national side at the 2008 Olympic Games where his team won the gold medal.

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Gonzalo Higuain
(Argentine Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Gonzalo Higuain
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Birthdate: December 10, 1987
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Brest, Fracnce

Argentine striker Gonzalo Higuain, known as El Pipita or Pipa, has had an illustrious career, representing clubs such as Real Madrid, Juventus, and Chelsea. Apart from six league titles, he also won the UEFA Europa League. With his 36 goals in a single season in Naples, he equalled a record.

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Juan Sebastián Verón
(Argentine Former Professional Footballer)
Juan Sebastián Verón
7
Birthdate: March 9, 1975
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: La Plata, Argentina
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Mario Kempes
(Argentine Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker / Attacking Midfielder)
Mario Kempes
3
Birthdate: July 15, 1954
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Bell Ville, Argentina
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Javier Saviola
(Argentine Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Forward)
Javier Saviola
4
Birthdate: December 11, 1981
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Daniel Passarella
(Argentine Former Footballer and Manager)
Daniel Passarella
3
Birthdate: May 25, 1953
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Chacabuco, Argentina
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Papu Gómez
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward, Winger / Attacking Midfielder)
Papu Gómez
9
Birthdate: February 15, 1988
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Santiago Solari
(Argentine Professional Football Manager and Former Player Who Played as a Left Midfielder)
Santiago Solari
7
Birthdate: October 7, 1976
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Maxi López
(Argentine Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Second Striker)
Maxi López
6
Birthdate: April 3, 1984
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Gerónimo Rulli
(Argentine Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
Gerónimo Rulli
6
Birthdate: May 20, 1992
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: La Plata, Argentina
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Maxi Rodríguez
(Argentine Former Professional Footballer)
Maxi Rodríguez
8
Birthdate: January 2, 1981
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Mauro Icardi
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Mauro Icardi
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Birthdate: February 19, 1993
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina

Argentine footballer, Mauro Icard,i plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club, Paris Saint-Germain, and the Argentina national team. He began playing football as a boy and made his senior debut in 2012. He is known for his excellent attacking movement, positioning, and eye for goal. His marriage to a teammate’s ex-wife is a subject of controversy.

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Marcos Rojo
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defender)
Marcos Rojo
11
Birthdate: March 20, 1990
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: La Plata, Argentina

Argentine footballer Marcos Rojo is best known as the defender for Boca Juniors. He has previously represented Manchester United, winning many titles, such as the FA Cup and the EFL Cup. He is also known for his multiple tattoos and is married to lingerie model Eugenia Lusardo.

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Pablo Aimar
(Argentine Former Professional Footballer and Current Assistant Coach)
Pablo Aimar
6
Birthdate: November 3, 1979
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Río Cuarto, Argentina
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Ezequiel Lavezzi
(Argentine Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Forward)
Ezequiel Lavezzi
5
Birthdate: May 3, 1985
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Villa Gobernador Gálvez, Argentina

Ezequiel Lavezzi is an Argentine retired football player best known for his association with Paris Saint-Germain where he won two Coupes de la Ligue, three Ligue 1 championships, and one Coupe de France. He was also an important player for his national team. Ezequiel Lavezzi helped his team win the Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. 

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Emiliano Sala
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker)
Emiliano Sala
10
Birthdate: October 31, 1990
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Cululú, Argentina
Died: January 21, 2019

Emiliano Sala was an Argentine football player who played for prominent French clubs like Bordeaux and Nantes. He was renowned for his powerful strike and eye for goal. In 2019, he was included in the Nantes Team of the Decade. Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash on 21 January 2019. His body was recovered four days after the crash.

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Giovanni Simeone
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Striker)
Giovanni Simeone
6
Birthdate: July 5, 1995
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Willy Caballero
(Argentine Professional Football Coach Who Formerly Played as a Goalkeeper)
Willy Caballero
9
Birthdate: September 28, 1981
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Santa Elena, Entre Ríos Santa Elena, Argentina
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Javier Pastore
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Plays as an Attacking Midfielder)
Javier Pastore
10
Birthdate: June 20, 1989
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Córdoba, Argentina
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Gerardo Martino
(Argentine Professional Football Coach and Former Player)
Gerardo Martino
7
Birthdate: November 20, 1962
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Erik Lamela
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Plays as an Attacking Midfielder / Winger)
Erik Lamela
4
Birthdate: March 4, 1992
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Paulo Gazzaniga
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Goalkeeper)
Paulo Gazzaniga
5
Birthdate: January 2, 1992
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Murphy, Argentina
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Mateo Musacchio
(Argentine Footballer Who Plays as a Central Defender)
Mateo Musacchio
4
Birthdate: August 26, 1990
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Martín Palermo
(Argentine Football Manager and Former Player Who Played as a Striker)
Martín Palermo
3
Birthdate: November 7, 1973
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: La Plata, Argentina
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Gabriel Heinze
(Argentine Football Coach and Former Player)
Gabriel Heinze
5
Birthdate: April 19, 1978
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Crespo, Argentina
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Lucas Biglia
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Defensive Midfielder)
Lucas Biglia
4
Birthdate: January 30, 1986
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Mercedes, Argentina
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Rogelio Funes Mori
(Argentine Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Forward)
Rogelio Funes Mori
5
Birthdate: March 5, 1991
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Mendoza, Argentina
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Martín Demichelis
(Argentine Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Centre-Back)
Martín Demichelis
4
Birthdate: December 20, 1980
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Justiniano Posse, Argentina
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Mauricio Pellegrino
(Argentine Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Centre-Back)
Mauricio Pellegrino
5
Birthdate: October 5, 1971
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Córdoba, Argentina
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Osvaldo Ardiles
(Argentine Football Manager, Pundit and Former Midfielder)
Osvaldo Ardiles
6
Birthdate: August 3, 1952
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Córdoba, Argentina
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)