The Eagles have counted several notable Argentines among their ranks across different eras, from mercurial playmakers to tireless workers. Which stood tallest at the Estádio da Luz?
1Ángel Di MaríaBrilliant winger who spent three formative seasons at Benfica from 2007 before a €25 million move to Real Madrid, then returned in 2023 for two more seasons at the Luz.1000pts
2Ezequiel GarayElegant Argentine centre-back who joined Benfica from Real Madrid in 2011, partnering Luisão at the heart of the defence and winning the 2013–14 domestic treble.660pts
3Pablo AimarMagical Argentine playmaker who spent five seasons at Benfica from 2008, winning the 2009–10 Primeira Liga title and four League Cups as a cult hero at the Estádio da Luz.582pts
4Nicolás OtamendiCommanding Argentine centre-back who joined Benfica in 2020 and became club captain, bringing vast Champions League experience from his Manchester City years and outstanding leadership.513pts
5Franco CerviHard-working Argentine winger who spent five seasons at Benfica from 2016, winning two Primeira Liga titles and making more than 100 league appearances.513pts
6Eduardo SalvioPacy Argentine winger who spent eight seasons at Benfica across two spells from 2010, winning five Primeira Liga titles and playing in two Europa League finals.434pts
7Nicolás GaitánCreative and technically gifted winger who spent six seasons at Benfica from 2010, winning three Primeira Liga titles as one of the league's most decisive playmakers before joining Atlético Madrid.342pts
8Enzo FernándezWorld Cup Best Young Player who joined Benfica in 2022 and produced such stunning performances that Chelsea broke the British transfer record at £106.8 million to sign him in January 2023.342pts
9Enzo PérezTireless Argentine midfielder who spent three seasons at Benfica from 2011, driving the 2013–14 domestic treble and playing in two Europa League finals.342pts
10Javier SaviolaFormer Barcelona and Real Madrid forward who joined Benfica in 2009 and scored 24 league goals in three seasons, starring alongside Óscar Cardozo in the 2009–10 title win.342pts
11Claudio Caniggia1990 World Cup star who spent the 1994–95 season at Benfica, his long-haired dribbling and eight league goals lighting up the Estádio da Luz.233pts
