Argentina national football team players, coach, FIFA world rankings, World Cup

The Argentina national football team, popularly known as Albiceleste, is the world’s third-best football team according to the current FIFA rankings. The team is renowned for its beautiful style of play and the high-profile names in the squad, led by Lionel Messi and Di Maria. Who will be representing the country at the 2022 World Cup?

How could Argentina line up at the 2022 World Cup? The team’s manager recently announced the 26-man squad that will represent the country in Qatar. This was in line with the guidelines put in place by the world football governing body, FIFA.

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Here is a look at the Argentina national football team players in 2022.

1. Alejandro Gomez - Sevilla

• Date of birth: 15 February 1988
• Age: 34 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Midfielder

Alejandro started his club football career in his home country when he joined Arsenal de Sarandí in 2005. He then moved to San Lorenzo in 2009, then to Atalanta, and eventually to Sevilla in 2021.

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2. Alexis Mac Allister - Brighton & Hove Albion

• Date of birth: 24 December 1998
• Age: 23 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Midfielder

Mac Allister is among the most prolific midfielders in the English Premier League. He started his senior career with Argentinos Juniors before joining Brighton & Hove Albion in 2019, where he has been instrumental in the team’s current success.

3. Angel Di Maria - Juventus

• Date of birth: 14 February 1988
• Age: 34 years (as of 2022)
• Position: Forward

Ángel Fabián Di María is widely regarded as one of the best forwards in the history of Argentine football. He is well-known for his flair on the ball, accurate passing, and a remarkable eye for goal.

4. Cristian Romero - Tottenham Hotspur

• Date of birth: 27 April 1998
• Age: 24 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Defender

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Cristian Romero plays as a defensive centre-back for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the Argentina national team. He began his senior career in 2016 at Belgrano, before moving to Italy in 2018, playing for Genoa. He transferred to Tottenham in 2021.

5. Emiliano Martinez - Aston Villa

• Date of birth: 2 September 1992
• Age: 30 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Goalkeeper

Emiliano ‘Dibu’ Martínez is an Argentine goalkeeper who plays for Aston Villa and the Argentine national team. Martínez had a successful stint at Arsenal before making his move to Aston Villa.

6. Enzo Fernandez - Benfica

• Date of birth: 17 January 2001
• Age: 21 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Midfielder

Enzo is among the newest entrants to the Portuguese Primeira Liga. He plays as a central midfielder for Benfica and the Argentine national team. Enzo is a graduate of the world-famous Argentine club River Plate.

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7. Exequiel Palacios - Bayer Leverkusen

• Date of birth: 5 October 1998
• Age: 24 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Midfielder

Palacios is known for his creative and attacking style of play which has led him to be regarded as one of the best players in the German Bundesliga.

8. Franco Armani - River Plate

• Date of birth: 16 October 1986
• Age: 36 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Goalkeeper

Armani’s tenure with the Argentine national team began in 2018 around the same time he started playing with River Plate. Before then, the renowned goalkeeper played for Atletico Nacional.

9. German Pezzella - Real Betis

• Date of birth: 27 June 1991
• Age: 31 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Defender

Pezzella has consistently impressed at Real Betis, earning him his 32nd cap for the national team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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10. Geronimo Rulli - Villarreal

• Date of birth: 20 May 1992
• Age: 30 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Goalkeeper

Rulli is an Argentine goalkeeper who plays club football for Spain’s Villarreal. He was born in Louisiana Plata province of Buenos Aires and is a graduate of the local Estudiantes’ youth academy.

11. Gonzalo Montiel - Sevilla

• Date of birth: 1 January 1997
• Age: 25 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Defender

Montiel made his professional debut during the 2016/17 season, when he was selected as part of the Argentine team Club Atletico River Plate. In 2019, he made his international debut for the Argentine national team at the under-17 level.

12. Guido Rodriguez - Real Betis

• Date of birth: 12 April 1994
• Age: 28 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Midfielder

Guido is an Argentinian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Real Betis. His football journey started at the local league, where he played for River Plate. Since then, he has grown into one of the best midfielders in world football.

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13. Joaquin Correa - Inter Milan

• Date of birth: 13 August 1994
• Age: 28 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Forward

Carlos Joaquín Correa, commonly known by his nickname, El Tucu, is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Inter Milan and the Argentina national team. He became famous for his magnificent goals and remarkable passing skills.

14. Juan Foyth - Villarreal

• Date of birth: 12 January 1998
• Age: 28 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Defender

Foyth grew up with huge aspirations of playing in the English Premier League. While fate had other plans that led him to the Spanish La Liga, he still became one of the most prolific defenders of his time.

15. Julian Alvarez - Manchester City

• Date of birth: 31 January 2000
• Age: 22 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Forward

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Julián Álvarez is highly regarded as one of the best forwards in the Premier League. He has often been labelled 'the next Lionel Messi ' due to his entertaining style of play and control of the ball. The forward has been excelling at Manchester City lately, earning him a regular place in the starting lineup.

16. Lautaro Martinez - Inter Milan

• Date of birth: 22 August 1997
• Age: 25 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Forward

Lautaro plays as a striker for Serie A club Inter Milan and the Argentine national team. Widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world, Martinez is known for his speed, strength, and finishing.

17. Leandro Paredes - Juventus

• Date of birth: 29 June 1994
• Age: 28 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Midfielder

Born and raised in Argentina, Leandro Paredes has grown into one of the best defensive football midfielders of his generation. He currently plays for the Italian Serie A club Juventus where he is on loan from PSG.

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18. Lionel Messi - PSG

• Date of birth: 24 June 1987
• Age: 35 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Forward

Lionel Messi is, without a doubt, one of the best footballers of all time. He most recently scored in Argentina’s match against the UAE on 16th November 2022. The prolific Argentine has been the subject of heated debates for years pitting him against Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo as to who is the GOAT (greatest of all time).

19. Lisandro Martinez - Manchester United

• Date of birth: 18 January 1998
• Age: 24 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Defender

Lisandro Martinez has attracted a lot of conversation in the Premier League since joining Manchester United in July 2022. He was nicknamed ‘The Butcher’ due to his aggressive style of play.

20. Marcos Acuna - Sevilla

• Date of birth: 28 October 1991
• Age: 31 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Defender

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Acuna’s football career began at Club Don Bosco in his hometown of Zapala in Argentina. His remarkable talent attracted the interest of various Argentinian clubs, including Boca Juniors. He has played for Racing Club, Sporting CP, and now Sevilla.

21. Nahuel Molina - Atletico Madrid

• Date of birth: 6 April 1998
• Age: 24 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Defender

Nahuel was born in Embalse Cordoba, Argentina. He is widely regarded as one of the most versatile right backs in the Spanish top division, Primera Liga.

22. Nicolas Gonzalez - Fiorentina

• Date of birth: 6 April 1998
• Age: 24 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Forward

Nicolas was born and raised in Belen de Escobar, a suburb in Buenos Aires. The left-footed striker caught the attention of various popular Argentine clubs, eventually signing for Argentinos Juniors. He transferred to Fiorentina in 2021.

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23. Nicolas Otamendi - Benfica

• Date of birth: 12 February 1988
• Age: 34 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Defender

Otamendi rose to fame during his time at Manchester City where he was widely regarded as one of the league’s best centre-backs. It was during his time at City that the club began to rise into the footballing giant it is today.

24. Nicolas Tagliafico - Olympique Lyonnais

• Date of birth: 31 August 1992
• Age: 30 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Defender

Nicolas rose to global fame when he signed for the Dutch football club, Ajax Amsterdam. His defending skills caught the attention of Lyon scouts, with the club signing him in July 2022.

25. Paulo Dybala - AS Roma

• Date of birth: 15 November 1993
• Age: 29 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Forward

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Dybala plays as a forward for Serie A club Roma and the Argentina national team. Known by his nickname La Joya, the player began his senior club football club career in 2011 when he played for for Instituto de Córdoba, He then signed for Palermo in 2012, and later Juventus, before joining AS Roma in 2022.

26. Rodrigo De Paul - Atletico Madrid

• Date of birth: 24 May 1994
• Age: 28 years old (as of 2022)
• Position: Midfielder

De Paul joined Racing Club's youth setup in 2002, at the age of eight. He was called up to the main squad in 2012. Today, he is one of the best midfielders in the Primera Liga.

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Here is a look at the 26-man squad representing Argentina at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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What is Argentina’s next match?

Here is a look at the three most recent matches the team has played and the three upcoming ones.

• Argentina-Honduras (3-0): 24th September 2022
• Argentina-Jamaica (3-0): 28th September 2022
• UAE-Argentina (0-5): 16th November 2022
• Argentina-Saudi Arabia: 22nd November 2022
• Argentina-Mexico: 26th November 2022
• Poland-Argentina: 30th November 2022

What is the Argentine football team nicknamed?

The team is fondly known as La Selección, meaning the national team, or the Albiceleste, meaning sky blue and white.

How many times has Argentina won the World Cup?

The team has won two World Cups, in 1978 and 1986. They have been runners up three times, in 1930, 1990 and 2014.

Where does Argentina rank in world football?

It is currently ranked third with 1774 points. The first two teams are Brazil and Belgium.

Who is the coach for the Argentine national football team?

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The current coach is Lionel Sebastián Scaloni.

Who is Argentina's all-time top scorer?

With 91 goals so far, Lionel Messi is Argentina’s all-time goal scorer.

Who is Argentina's number 1?

The number 1 jersey is worn by goalkeeper Franco Armani.

Who will win World Cup 2022 predictions?

The Brazilian team has been given the highest chance of winning the 2022 World Cup, with an estimated probability of 15 percent.

The Argentina national football team is quite decorated, with numerous high-profile names from top leagues across the world. The team is currently ranked third in the world, making it one of the favourites to win the 2022 World Cup.

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