Some all time greats have played for Argentina, but only the best of the best can make their dream XI!
Argentina have not just produced some of the greatest footballers the world has ever seen, but they are also one of the most successful national teams around in the game.
There were obviously the 1978 and 1986 World Cup wins, but they have also lifted the Copa America on 15 occasions!
The players behind those successes?
Well, how about Mario Kempes? Or Diego Maradona? Or Lionel Messi?
Yes, that is the level of players we are talking about here. Absolute global superstars.
Who make their best-ever XI, though?
Let's take a look at the ultimate Argentina dream team!
InternetGK: Ubaldo Fillol
The greatest goalkeeper in Argentina history, Fillol was part of the squad at the 1974 World Cup and was also included in the team that won the World Cup four years later.
He was voted the best goalkeeper in both those tournaments and played a crucial role in his country's run to glory in the 1978 edition as he was included in FIFA World Cup All-Star Team in 1978.
Fillol just pips another legendary Argentine goalkeeper in Sergio Romero, who played 96 games for the national team between 2009 and 2018, featuring at the 2010 World Cup and 2014 World Cup.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesRB: Javier Zanetti
Regarded as one of the best right-backs of his generation, Zanetti was quite possibly also the most versatile Argentine player ever as he was capable of essentially featuring anywhere in defence or midfield.
He played 145 games for Argentina, making him the third-highest in the list of players with most appearances for his country.
Zanetti played a crucial role in helping Argentina reach the final of the Copa America in 2004 and 2007 as well as the Confederations Cup in 1995 and 2005.
The Inter icon played at the World Cup in 1998 and 2002.
CB: Roberto Perfumo
Considered one of the most creative Argentine defenders ever, Perfumo actually started out as a midfielder, before moving into defence.
As a defender, he achieved a lot of plaudits for his performances between 1964 and 1974.
Perfumo played two World Cups in 1966 and 1974, and was one of their top performers at both tournaments, making eight appearances in total.
He did miss a fair few matches for the national team in his 13-year career, though, playing just 37 games in total.
Nevertheless, Perfumo still gets the nod ahead of Oscar Ruggeri, who was part of the teams that won the World Cup in 1986 and two editions of the Copa America.
GettyCB: Daniel Passarella
Considered as one of the most influential South American defenders of all time, Passarella captained Argentina to World Cup glory in 1978.
At one point in his career, Passarella was the world's top goal scoring defender, with 143 goals in 447 games at club level.
For Argentina, he scored 22 goals in 70 games from centre-back.