Gabriel Batistuta vs Omar Sívori
Both Argentina. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Gabriel Batistuta
Argentina · 1991–2002 · ST
- Rank in Argentina
- #7 of 33
- Caps · Argentina
- 78 · 56 goals
- Clubs
- ACF Fiorentina, AS Roma, Al-Arabi SC
Relegation to Serie B in 1993 was the moment other strikers would have left Fiorentina, and he stayed, scored them back up in one season and finished as the club's leading Serie A scorer with 151 goals. Career record: 78 caps and 56 goals for Argentina; club career at ACF Fiorentina, AS Roma, Al-Arabi SC.
Omar Sívori
Argentina · 1956–1962 · SS
- Rank in Argentina
- #6 of 33
- Caps · Argentina
- 19 · 9 goals
- Clubs
- Club Atlético River Plate, Juventus, SSC Napoli
- Honours
- 1× Ballon d'Or
Argentina's 1957 South American Championship was won by a forward line the press called the carasucias, and he was the one playing with his socks rolled down to his ankles, treating the nutmeg as a signature. Career record: 19 caps and 9 goals for Argentina; club career at Club Atlético River Plate, Juventus, SSC Napoli; honours include 1× Ballon d'Or.
The careers, side by side
Gabriel Batistuta is editorial rank 7 and Omar Sívori rank 6 in Argentina's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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