How many caps did Walter Samuel win for Argentina?

Walter Samuel won 56 caps for Argentina, scoring 5 goals.

Which clubs did Walter Samuel play for?

Newell's Old Boys (1996–1997), Boca Juniors (1997–2000), AS Roma (2000–2004), Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2004–2005), Inter Milan (2005–2014), FC Basel (2014–2016).

Where does Walter Samuel rank among Argentina's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Walter Samuel #31 of Argentina's 33 greatest players of all time.

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Walter Samuel

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Caps · Argentina

Goals · Argentina

Life

1978

Clubs

Newell's Old Boys, AS Roma, Inter Milan

#31

Editorial rank of 33 for Argentina

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

At the Camp Nou on 28 April 2010, Inter spent an hour a man down while Barcelona took 73 percent of the ball, and Il Muro and Lúcio conceded once and reached the final. Career record: 56 caps and 5 goals for Argentina; club career at Newell's Old Boys, AS Roma, Inter Milan.

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Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1996–1997	Newell's Old Boys
1997–2000	Boca Juniors
2000–2004	AS Roma
2004–2005	Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
2005–2014	Inter Milan
2014–2016	FC Basel
Argentina	56 caps, 5 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Argentina checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Argentina checked 4 October 2026

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Around Samuel in the almanac

One rank above: Silvio Marzolini at #30.

One rank below: Amadeo Carrizo at #32.

Argentina's editorial top five: Diego Maradona · Lionel Messi · Alfredo Di Stéfano · Daniel Passarella · José Manuel Moreno.

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