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!

1

Gabriel Batistuta

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

2

Sergio Agüero

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

3

Hernán Crespo

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

4

Mario Kempes

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

5

Gonzalo Higuaín

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

6

Julián Álvarez

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

7

Lautaro Martínez

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

8

Daniel Bertoni

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

9

Luis Artime

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

10

Norberto Méndez

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

11

José Sanfilippo

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

12

Martín Palermo

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