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Trophy Dream Team A (4-3-3)

GK
Amadeo Carrizo
Amadeo Carrizo
Argentina

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GK
Amadeo Carrizo
Amadeo Carrizo
Argentina
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RB
Javier Zanetti
Javier Zanetti
Argentina

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RB
Javier Zanetti
Javier Zanetti
Argentina
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CB
Daniel Passarella
Daniel Passarella
Argentina

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CB
Daniel Passarella
Daniel Passarella
Argentina
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CB
Roberto Perfumo
Roberto Perfumo
Argentina

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CB
Roberto Perfumo
Roberto Perfumo
Argentina
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LB
Silvio Marzolini
Silvio Marzolini
Argentina

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LB
Silvio Marzolini
Silvio Marzolini
Argentina
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DM
Fernando Redondo
Fernando Redondo
Argentina

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DM
Fernando Redondo
Fernando Redondo
Argentina
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CM
Osvaldo Ardiles
Osvaldo Ardiles
Argentina

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CM
Osvaldo Ardiles
Osvaldo Ardiles
Argentina
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OM
Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona
Argentina

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OM
Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona
Argentina
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RW
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi
Argentina

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RW
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi
Argentina
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FW
Gabriel Batistuta
Gabriel Batistuta
Argentina

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FW
Gabriel Batistuta
Gabriel Batistuta
Argentina
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LW
Alfredo Di Stéfano
Alfredo Di Stéfano
Spain

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LW
Alfredo Di Stéfano
Alfredo Di Stéfano
Spain
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Trophy Dream Team B (4-3-3)

GK
Ubaldo Fillol
Ubaldo Fillol
Argentina

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GK
Ubaldo Fillol
Ubaldo Fillol
Argentina
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RB
Carlos Sosa
Carlos Sosa
Argentina

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RB
Carlos Sosa
Carlos Sosa
Argentina
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CB
Oscar Ruggeri
Oscar Ruggeri
Argentina

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CB
Oscar Ruggeri
Oscar Ruggeri
Argentina
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CB
Roberto Ayala
Roberto Ayala
Argentina

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CB
Roberto Ayala
Roberto Ayala
Argentina
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LB
Alberto Tarantini
Alberto Tarantini
Argentina

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LB
Alberto Tarantini
Alberto Tarantini
Argentina
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DM
Antonio Rattín
Antonio Rattín
Argentina

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DM
Antonio Rattín
Antonio Rattín
Argentina
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OM
Jorge Burruchaga
Jorge Burruchaga
Argentina

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Jorge Burruchaga
Jorge Burruchaga
Argentina
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OM
Ricardo Bochini
Ricardo Bochini
Argentina

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OM
Ricardo Bochini
Ricardo Bochini
Argentina
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RW
José Manuel Moreno
José Manuel Moreno
Argentina

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José Manuel Moreno
José Manuel Moreno
Argentina
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FW
Mario Kempes
Mario Kempes
Argentina

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FW
Mario Kempes
Mario Kempes
Argentina
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LW
Omar Sívori
Omar Sívori
Italy

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LW
Omar Sívori
Omar Sívori
Italy
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Trophy Dream Team C (4-3-3)

GK
Hugo Gatti
Hugo Gatti
Argentina

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GK
Hugo Gatti
Hugo Gatti
Argentina
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RB
Jorge Olguín
Jorge Olguín
Argentina

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RB
Jorge Olguín
Jorge Olguín
Argentina
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CB
Rafael Albrecht
Rafael Albrecht
Argentina

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CB
Rafael Albrecht
Rafael Albrecht
Argentina
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CB
Walter Samuel
Walter Samuel
Argentina

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CB
Walter Samuel
Walter Samuel
Argentina
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LB
Juan Pablo Sorín
Juan Pablo Sorín
Argentina

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LB
Juan Pablo Sorín
Juan Pablo Sorín
Argentina
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CM
Néstor Rossi
Néstor Rossi
Argentina

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CM
Néstor Rossi
Néstor Rossi
Argentina
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CM
Juan Sebastián Verón
Juan Sebastián Verón
Argentina

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CM
Juan Sebastián Verón
Juan Sebastián Verón
Argentina
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OM
Norberto Alonso
Norberto Alonso
Argentina

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OM
Norberto Alonso
Norberto Alonso
Argentina
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RW
Ángel Labruna
Ángel Labruna
Argentina

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RW
Ángel Labruna
Ángel Labruna
Argentina
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FW
Adolfo Pedernera
Adolfo Pedernera
Argentina

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FW
Adolfo Pedernera
Adolfo Pedernera
Argentina
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LW
Luis Artime
Luis Artime
Argentina

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LW
Luis Artime
Luis Artime
Argentina
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📄 Summary
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The Argentina national football team (Spanish: Selección de fútbol de Argentina), nicknamed La Albiceleste (lit. 'The White and Sky Blue'), represents Argentina in men's international football and is administered by the Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (lit. 'Argentine Football Association'), the governing body of football in Argentina. It has been a member of FIFA since 1912 and a founding member of CONMEBOL since 1916. It was also a member of PFC, the unified confederation of the Americas from 1946 to 1961.

They are the reigning world champions, having won the most recent FIFA World Cup in 2022, earning their third star shown by the team's crest. Overall, Argentina has appeared in a FIFA World Cup final six times, a record equaled by Italy and surpassed only by Brazil and Germany, they also appeared in the 1928 Olympic final against Uruguay, which was recognised as the FIFA world championship prior to the World Cup. Argentina played in the inagural World Cup final in 1930, which they lost 4–2 to Uruguay. The following final appearance came 48 years later, in 1978, when the team captained by Daniel Passarella defeated the Netherlands 3–1 in extra time, becoming world champions for the first time. Captained by Diego Maradona, Argentina won their second World Cup eight years later, in 1986, with a 3–2 final victory over West Germany. They reached the final once more under the guidance of Maradona, in 1990, but were ultimately beaten 1–0 by West Germany. A few decades later, Argentina, captained by Lionel Messi made their fifth final appearance in 2014, losing to Germany 1–0 after extra time. In 2022, again captained by Messi, they were crowned world champions for the third time, the fourth-most of any country, beating France 4–2 on penalties, following a 3–3 draw after extra time. The team's World Cup–winning managers are César Luis Menotti in 1978, Carlos Bilardo in 1986 and Lionel Scaloni in 2022. In addition, Argentina has also been very successful in the Copa América, with a record 16 titles, most recently winning the 2024 edition. They are also the only nation to have won the Copa América three consecutive times: they did it in 1945, 1946 and 1947. Furthermore, Argentina won the inaugural FIFA Confederations Cup in 1992 and is the most successful team in the CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions, having won it twice, in 1993 and 2022. The national team also won the Panamerican Championship in 1960. In total, with 23 official titles won as of 2025, Argentina holds the record in senior official titles won.

Argentines Guillermo Stábile in 1930 and Mario Kempes in 1978 were the top-scoring players at their respective World Cups. Since the Golden Ball for the tournament's best player was officially awarded by FIFA in 1982, Argentina players have won it three times: Maradona in 1986 and Messi in 2014 and 2022. Individually for Argentina, Lionel Messi is the all-time most-capped player with 191 matches and the highest goalscorer with 112 goals. As of April 2025, Argentina ranks 1st in the FIFA Men's World Ranking.

Argentina is known for having rivalries with Brazil, England, Germany, the Netherlands, Uruguay, and France.

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When selecting players for an all-time soccer dream team, several key criteria are typically considered:

Performance and Achievements

Individual accolades: Ballon d'Or awards, FIFA World Player of the Year titles, and other prestigious individual honors.

Team success: Contributions to World Cup victories, Champions League titles, and other major tournament wins.

Statistical excellence: Goals scored, assists provided, clean sheets kept, and other relevant performance metrics.

Skill and Ability

Technical prowess: Exceptional dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control abilities1.

Tactical understanding: Positional awareness, game intelligence, and strategic decision-making.

Physical attributes: Speed, strength, agility, and endurance appropriate for their position.

Historical Impact and Legacy

Longevity: Consistent performance at the highest level over an extended period.

Influence: Impact on the game's evolution and inspiration to future generations.

Reputation: Recognition by peers, experts, and fans as one of the greatest in their position.

Team Composition

Positional balance: Ensuring representation across all key positions on the field.

Tactical compatibility: Selecting players who could theoretically work well together in a cohesive system.

Era representation: Including players from different time periods to create a truly all-time team.

Selection Process

Expert panel: Often involves a group of knowledgeable journalists, former players, or coaches.

Voting system: May use a points-based voting system to rank players across different eras.

Consideration of different leagues and nationalities to ensure a global representation.

It's important to note that the selection of an all-time dream team is inherently subjective and can vary based on the specific criteria emphasized by the selectors. The Ballon d'Or Dream Team, for example, was voted on by 170 journalists worldwide, showcasing the collaborative nature of such selections.

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