Who is the best River Plate player of all time?

Hernán Crespo

Argentine striker of clinical efficiency who was one of the most feared forwards of his generation, first emerging at River before his prolific European career at Lazio, Inter, and Chelsea.

Pablo Aimar

Argentine playmaker nicknamed 'El Payaso' who enchanted River fans with his dribbling and vision before his move to Valencia, where Messi would later cite him as his personal footballing idol.