World Cup 2010: Argentina National Football Team Profile

Overview
Argentina’s way of playing is one of the most entertaining football. However the team is full of controversies with in the history and also with their coach now. Argentina are one of the most successful football teams as a nation in the World.

World Cup Record

World Cup winners in 1978 and 1986. Argentina has done well throughout their performances in World cup 2010. They have reached second place in 1930, quarter finals in 1966, second place in 1990, and quarter finals in 1998 and 2006.

+ Pros
One of the best players in the world play for Argentina and that is Lionel Messi from Barcelona. The strong ingredient to Argentina is its attacking line.

-Cons

Lack of experience from Maradona and it is expected a lot from him. He was one of the greatest players of all time however we don’t know if he will achieve success as a coach and as as tactician.

Current Squad

Official Argentina World Cup Squad

Goalkeepers
Sergio Romero (AZ Alkmaar)
Mariano Andujar (Catania Calcio)
Diego Pozo (Colon de Santa Fe)

Defenders
Gabriel Heinze (Olympique Marseille)
Martin Demichelis (Bayern Munich)
Nicolas Otamendi (Velez Sarsfield)
Walter Samuel (Inter Milan)
Clemente Rodriguez (Estudiantes de La Plata)
Nicolas Burdisso (AS Roma)
Ariel Garce (Colon de Santa Fe)

Midfielders
Javier Mascherano (FC Liverpool)
Jonas Gutierrez (Newcastle United)
Angel Di Maria (Benfica Lisbon)
Mario Bolatti (AC Florenz)
Juan Sebastian Veron (Estudiantes de La Plata)
Javier Pastore (US Palermo)
Maxi Rodriguez (Liverpool)

Strikers
Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona)
Gonzalo Higuain (Real Madrid)
Carlos Tevez (Manchester City)
Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid)
Diego Milito (Inter Milan)
Martin Palermo (Boca Juniors)

Top Players
Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona)
Javier Mascherano (Liverpool)
Gonzalo Higuain (Real Madrid)
Diego Milito (Inter Milan)

The Coach
Diego Maradona does not have a great experience as a coach and so far he is playing not very attacking in his tactics.

World Cup Predictions
Argentina has good chances in reaching to the finals, as it has one of the best players in the World, and they are strong with their attacking players and strategies. However Maradona is not experienced as a coach.

Quick Facts
Head coach: Diego Maradona
Top scorer: Gabriel Batistuta (56)
FIFA code: ARG
FIFA ranking: 7
World Cup Appearances: 14 (First in 1930) and Winners in 1978 and 1986