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Daniel Passarella vs José Manuel Moreno

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Daniel Passarella

Daniel Passarella

Argentina · 1974–1986 · CB

Rank in Argentina
#4 of 33
Caps · Argentina
70 · 22 goals
Clubs
Club Atlético River Plate, ACF Fiorentina, Inter Milan
Honours
FIFA World Cup 1978 · FIFA World Cup 1986

When Argentina beat the Netherlands at the Monumental on 25 June 1978, the trophy went into his hands before anyone else's, and he finished a centre-back career with 134 goals in 451 matches. Career record: 70 caps and 22 goals for Argentina; club career at Club Atlético River Plate, ACF Fiorentina, Inter Milan; honours include FIFA World Cup 1978, FIFA World Cup 1986.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q15802
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José Manuel Moreno

José Manuel Moreno

Argentina · 1936–1950 · CM

Rank in Argentina
#5 of 33
Caps · Argentina
34 · 19 goals
Clubs
Club Atlético River Plate, Real Club España, Club Necaxa

He insisted the tango was the best training available to him, and River Plate lived with the missed sessions because the inside forward of La Máquina returned 156 goals in 256 games. Career record: 34 caps and 19 goals for Argentina; club career at Club Atlético River Plate, Real Club España, Club Necaxa.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q543951
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