10 famous Argentine soccer players

Argentina is one nation which is truly passionate about Football, so watching somany famous Argentine soccer players over the years it has produced comes as a no surprise.Out of so many legends, it was difficult to narrow down to just 10 players, thus here is an attempt to put forward the 10 famous Argentine soccer players of all time.

#10 Ubaldo Fillol

Ubaldo is easily ranked among the greatest Argentinian goalkeepers. He was part of the 1978 World Cup winning squad, in which he was also voted the best goalkeeper. Besides that, he is also known for his successes with the Racing Club from mid 1970s to early 1980s.

#9 Hernan Crespo

Crespo is the second highest goal scorer for Argentina (35 in 64 matches). His international achivements includes three Italian Serie A titles with Internazionale, a Copa Libertadores title with Los Millonarios, Silver Medal at the 1996 Olympic Games and in 1999 he won the Copa Italy, Italian Super Cup and UEFA Cup with Italian Club Parma. He is also widely regarded for having never received a red card in his career.

#8 Angel Labruna

Although Labruna could not play in the World Cups due to political reasons, he is most notably remembered for his enormous success at the domestic level with the River Plate Club. With River, he won the domestic championship an astoninshing nine times in 1941, '42, '45, '47, '52, '53, '55, '56, '57.

#7 Amadeo Raul Carrizo

One of the greatest Goalkeepers of all time known for his innovative and strategic goalkeeping technique. Similiar to Labruna and several other players of his generation, Carrizo couldn't compete in World Cups due to political reasons, but he showed his prowess in domestic tournaments. With River Plate Club, he won league titles a staggering 7 times in 1945, '47, '52, '53, '55, '56 and '57.

#6 Mario Kempes

For Valencia CF, Kempes clinched the Pichichi Trophy for the highest goal scorer in La Liga twice. More importantly, he was also instrumental in Argentina's clinching the World Cup title for the first time in 1978. At this tournament, with 6 goals, he also earned the World Cup Golden Boot.

#5 Gabriel Batistuta

Batistuta is one of the most successful Argentinian footballers ever, who is widely recognised as one of the best complete strikers of his time. He holds the record for scoring most goals in international matches for the nation with 56 in 78 matches. He also found success in Italian Serie A League, where he reamins the eleventh highest goal scorer of all time with 184 goals in 314 matches. In 2000, with Italian club Roma, he succeeded in winning the Italia Serie A title.

#4 Alfredo di Stefano

Stefano is regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever, he is much widely known for his success in Spain than in Argentina. He is perhaps mostly remembered for his contributions in the Spanish Club Real Madrid's five consecutive title wins at the Champions Legue from 1956 onwards.

#3 Daniel Alberto Passarella

This Argentine defender has the distinction of being part of the world cup winning squads during both 1978 and 1986. He is one of best attacking central defenders in football history, with an astonishing 134 goals in 451 matches.Because of his leadership skills and organisational ability, he was also called as "El Gran Capitan" or the Great Captain.

#2 Lionel Messi

Messi now a household name worldwide, first emerged when he played a major role in Argentina's clinching the 2005 FIFA world youth championship. Part of the Spanish club FC Barcelona since 2000, Messi first impressed in the senior team of the club in 2005 and has since been one of the major driving force in the club's victories in the ensuing years. Overall, with FC Barcelona, Messi has won six La Ligas, three UEFA Champions League, two Copa del Rey, five Supercopas de Espana, two UEFA Super Cups and two Club World Cups.

#1 Diego Maradona

Maradona is regarded by many as one of the greatest football players of all time. He was known for his ecellent dribbling skills, ball control and exceptional passing ability. His biggest achievement probably was in 1986, when he led his country to win their second ever world cup. He also got success at club level with the Italian Football Club Napoli.