Argentina has a special place in the FIFA World cup. The current Argentine team got the preference and their lead after winning the last Copa America tournament by beating mighty Brazil in 2021. Recently Argentina team squad has been announced for this grandest event in football, they have listed a total of 26 players to play in Qatar’s event. As it’s assumed to be the last world cup of Argentine talisman Lionel Messi, the comprehensive emotional attachment is in its prime.
Lionel Scaloni has declared a squad for this global mission. Argentina has set their eye on the trophy, they are one of the fan favorites in this tournament which is backed up by their manager Scaloni’s association with the unbeaten 35-match streak.
Goalkeepers
Emiliano Martinez is surely the first and foremost choice for this Argentine mission of the FIFA World Cup. Martinez is Argentina’s Copa America hero. Others are Villarreal’s Geronimo Rulli and River Plate’s Franco Armani.
Goalkeeper Name | Current Club |
Emiliano Martinez | Aston Villa |
Geronimo Rulli | Villarreal |
Franco Armani | River Plate |
Defenders
Nicolas Otamendi, Cristian Romero, and Lisandro Martinez are the top pick among others.
Defender Name | Current Club |
Nahuel Molina | Atletico Madrid |
Gonzalo Montiel | Sevilla |
German Pezzella | Real Betis |
Nicolas Otamendi | Benfica |
Cristian Romero | Tottenham |
Lisandro Martinez | Manchester United |
Nicolas Tagliafico | Lyon |
Marcos Acuna | Sevilla |
Juan Foyth | Villarreal |
Midfielders
Argentina has a setback due to injury, and according to coach Lionel Scaloni,
Giovani Lo Celso is irreplaceable
and unfortunately, Giovani was ruled out from the 2022 World Cup of his hamstring injury.
Argentine Midfield Player’s Name | Current Club |
Guido Rodriguez | Real Betis |
Rodrigo De Paul | Atletico Madrid |
Exequiel Palacios | Bayer Leverkusen |
Alexis Mac Allister | Brighton |
Enzo Fernandez | Benfica |
Alejandro Gomez | Sevilla |
Leandro Paredes | Juventus |
Forward
It’s not a question to ask about Argentine Forwards and Attackers. Lionel Messi, who has been a superb form will lead the Argentine attack. Likewise, Paulo Dybala, Angel Di Maria will join the party.
Argentine Forward Players Name | Current Club |
Lionel Messi | PSG |
Angel Correa | Atletico Madrid |
Lautaro Martinez | Inter |
Paulo Dybala | Roma |
Angel Di Maria | Juventus |
Julian Alvarez | Manchester City |
Thiago Almada | Atlanta United |
The current Argentine Squad has its substantiality, strong zones, weak points due to multiple injuries, and some of the biggest players of this game, especially Lionel Messi.
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