Who is the best number 9 in Argentina national team history?

Pure goalscorers in Albiceleste, mixing eras and styles — towering classic finishers, fox-in-the-box poachers, and modern relentless workhorses. Cast your vote!

Gabriel Batistuta

Argentina's all-time leading scorer until Messi, the iconic 'Batigol' powerhouse of the 1990s.

1/12

Sergio Agüero

Manchester City and Argentina record-breaking striker, partner-in-crime to Messi.

2/12

Hernán Crespo

Prolific Serie A goalscorer who starred for Argentina across the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.

3/12

Mario Kempes

1978 World Cup Golden Boot winner who scored twice in the final to deliver Argentina's first title.

4/12

Gonzalo Higuaín

Real Madrid, Napoli and Juventus striker who led Argentina's attack in three major finals.

5/12

Julián Álvarez

2022 World Cup winner and Manchester City forward, Argentina's modern #9.

6/12

Lautaro Martínez

Inter Milan striker and 2022 World Cup winner, Argentina's clinical modern finisher.

7/12

Daniel Bertoni

1978 World Cup winner who scored the third goal in the final against the Netherlands.

8/12

Luis Artime

1960s goalscoring legend who played for River, Independiente, and Boca Juniors.

9/12

Norberto Méndez

Co-record Copa América top scorer with 17 goals, dominant in the 1940s.

10/12

José Sanfilippo

San Lorenzo legend and Argentina's prolific striker of the late 1950s and early 60s.

11/12

Martín Palermo

Boca Juniors goalscoring icon who etched himself into Argentine football folklore.

12/12