Who is the best defender in Argentina national team history?
From libero architects to uncompromising stoppers, Argentina has produced defenders who've become pillars of footballing legend. Who earns your vote?
1Daniel Passarella
Argentina's iconic captain who lifted the 1978 World Cup and scored an extraordinary number of goals from centre-back throughout his career.
2Roberto Ayala
Argentina's long-time defensive captain who was a model of consistency and calm authority for over a decade in the national team.
3Óscar Ruggeri
Argentina's combative and dominant centre-back who was a key figure in the 1986 World Cup triumph and 1990 World Cup final.
4Nicolás Otamendi
Argentina's commanding modern centre-back who was a key defensive figure throughout the 2021 Copa América and 2022 World Cup title wins.
5Lisandro Martínez
Argentina's commanding modern centre-back who was outstanding in the 2022 World Cup winning campaign with brave and aggressive defending.
6Juan Pablo Sorín
Argentina's energetic and attack-minded left-back who was a driving force across several Copa América and World Cup campaigns.
7Silvio Marzolini
Argentina's legendary attacking left-back of the 1960s who was considered one of the finest full-backs of his era.
8Nahuel Molina
Argentina's modern right-back who scored a crucial goal against the Netherlands in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final.
9Javier Zanetti
Argentina's most-capped international who was equally comfortable at right-back or in midfield and represented the nation with distinction for 17 years.
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