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Argentina · 2007–26Nicolás Otamendi
Rating
89
Caps
139
Goals
8
Life
1988
Clubs
FC Porto, Manchester City, S.L. Benfica
#19
Editorial rank of 33 for Argentina
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The people's rank, live from duel votes
Known for three major international titles and a cap total that puts him fifth all time, which touches criteria 1 and 3 together. He started the 2022 final and retired after the 2026 final. No centre-back on the current list has more than one major international title except Ruggeri. Biggest achievements: World Cup winner 2022; Copa América winner 2021 and 2024; Finalissima 2022; 139 caps, the fifth-highest total in Argentine history behind Messi, Mascherano, Zanetti and Di María; two Premier League titles with Manchester City.