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Argentina 1986 champion squad
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World champions · Mexico 1986

Daniel Passarella

#6 · Centre-back · Fiorentina

Born1953-05-25
PositionDefender
1986 clubFiorentina
Pre-tournament caps68

Historical profile

Tournament role and career context

Argentina's 1978 World Cup-winning captain travelled as the squad's most experienced defender but did not take the field.

Mexico 1986

Illness prevented the 1978-winning captain from appearing in Mexico.

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Career highlights

  • Captained Argentina to the 1978 world title.
  • Became renowned as a goalscoring defender.
  • Played in Italy for Fiorentina and Internazionale.