The 2022 Qatar World Cup starts on 21st November and is just two months away. We will see the top 32 teams from around the globe compete against each other in the hunt for the Cup at stake. One of these teams will be the national football team of Argentina.
Home to one of the most talented players of all time, Lionel Messi, Argentina’s football team has the majority of the time found their way to the group stages and is one of the most prolific teams.
Argentina has two World Cup titles in their name from the years 1978 and 1986. When it comes to South American Championship or the Copa America, Argentina is one of the most successful teams out there and has won the title a total of 15 times.
The current Argentine squad also looks strong when appearing in the group stages. Let us know about the Top 5 Argentine players to look out for in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
5. Julian Alvarez
Manchester City’s young talent that they signed this season from River Plate will be playing in the upcoming FIFA World Cup and will be one of the top players to have a lookout for. Alvarez in his first year with his country’s main squad won the Copa America.
4. Lautaro Martinez
Inter Milan’s ace striker Lautaro Martínez is one of the key players to Argentina’s victory in Copa America 2021. Lautaro has appeared in 38 matches for Argentina and scored 20 goals in them.
3. Nicolas Otamendi
Otamendi is one of the pillar players in Argentina’s national football team and has been playing for his nation since 2009. Having played 12 years as a center back for the country, Nicolas has appeared in a total of 91 international matches and scored 4 goals.
2. Angel Di Maria
One of Argentina’s most capped players of all time Angel Di Maria is one of the most experienced players in the team. PSG’s former star winger Maria has played 155 matches for the nation and scored a total of 31 goals in them.
1. Lionel Messi
The most important player of the team and one of the greatest players in the world, Lionel Messi has to be the most anticipated players in the World Cup. Given his age, he might as well be playing his last World Cup for his country. Messi will be playing as a captain of the team given his 86 goals in 162 caps for the country.
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