SWOS ECE 95/96
SWOS ECE 95/96

GABRIEL BATISTUTA
GABRIEL BATISTUTA
GABRIEL BATISTUTA
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Number
#11
Nationality
Albania
Team
ARGENTINA (World Cup 94)
Coach
ALFIO BASILE
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
2 1 7 2 1 1 7 21 1.6 £1.3M

Correction and player summary

Gabriel Batistuta is not from Albania and did not play for Albania. He is an Argentine former professional footballer, born in Reconquista, Santa Fe Province, Argentina, on February 1, 1969. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers of his generation and is best known for his time with Argentine club River Plate (briefly early in his career), Newell's Old Boys (loan), Boca Juniors (briefly), Fiorentina (Italy), Roma (Italy) and Inter Milan (Italy). He was a long-time forward for the Argentina national team.

  • Full name: Gabriel Omar Batistuta
  • Date of birth: 1 February 1969
  • Nationality: Argentine
  • Position: Striker (centre forward)
  • Notable clubs: Newell's Old Boys, River Plate, Boca Juniors, Fiorentina (1991–2000), Roma (2000–2003), Inter (2003)
  • Argentina national team: 1991–2002; 78 caps, 56 goals (one of Argentina’s top scorers)
  • Playing style: Powerful, clinical finisher with strong aerial ability and long-range shooting; nicknamed "Batigol"
  • Honours (selected): Coppa Italia and Serie A title with Roma (Scudetto 2000–01); multiple individual scoring awards and recognition as Fiorentina legend

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