Years active: 1971-89
National team: Argentina
Clubs: Sarmiento, River Plate, Fiorentina, Internazionale Milano
Daniel Passarella was a reliable defensive force but what makes him unique among history’s greatest defenders is his scoring ability. He was a dangerous man off set pieces and was remarkable for his ability to score from corners with a header even if he stands at only 5’8”.
Passarella sealed his place in the hall of greatness during the 1978 World Cup when he captained Argentina to the championship. He replicated this feat by winning the 1986 World Cup for Argentina.
In the 70 games he played for the Argentine football team, he scored a total of 22 goals, quite remarkable for a player committed to defense...
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