In the illustrious history of Argentine football, the number 10 star has always shone brightly, among which the names of Maradona and Messi will always shine. However, in addition to these legends, there are also players who are also exceptionally talented but ill-fated.
The fifth is Gallardo, who was selected for the national team at the age of 18 and played in two World Cups. However, due to the competition for position, he was unable to get more opportunities to show off on the international stage, and his career was mainly spent in River Plate and Monaco, lacking the opportunity to prove himself on a wider stage.
The fourth is Pastore, who was seen as a midfield talent who could share Messi's burden on the eve of the 2010 World Cup. Pastore's rise seems to herald Messi's liberation. However, a serious injury brought Pastore's professional career to an abrupt halt and failed to continue to make a lasting mark on football.
The third is Aimar, Messi's idol who is definitely capable of being the backbone of the Argentine midfield. Unfortunately, his career overlapped with that of another midfield superstar, Riquelme. Even in the 2002 World Cup, the coach did not choose Riquelme, and the central position of the midfield was occupied by Veron.
The second is Veron, who caught the world's attention at the 1998 World Cup and has since cemented his place at the heart of Argentina's midfield. But at the 2002 World Cup, his experience at Manchester United drained his form. By 2006, his coach had not taken him to the tournament, and in 2010, at the age of 35, he was no longer able to contribute much to the national team.
The first was Ortega, who was once considered the most promising successor to Maradona. At the 1998 World Cup, he led Argentina to outstanding results as the heart of the midfield, but in the end his bad temper ruined his future. By the 2002 World Cup, he was relegated to the winger position, a squandered a football talent.
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