Team sheet · 1980s
Best 15Argentinaof the 1980s
Looking for the best 15 Argentina players of the 1980s? This ranked list covers the top 15 footballers from the Beat The Invincible World Cup–era draft catalog, ordered by overall rating with positions, attributes, and scouting notes. #1 is Diego Maradona, followed by Daniel Passarella, while Julio Olarticoechea closes the sheet at #15.
These ratings and rankings come from the Beat The Invincible game catalog — they are not an official FIFA, federation, or media ranking.
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Best 15 Argentina players ranked
Argentina 1980s footballers ordered 1–15 by overall rating — not grouped by position.
CAMWC 1982 · 1986
Diego Maradona
OVR
98
Pace93Shot95Pass98Drib99Def42Phys83The defining player of the decade and captain of Argentina's 1986 World Cup-winning side, producing one of the greatest individual tournaments in football history.
CBWC 1982 · 1986
Daniel Passarella
OVR
92
Pace77Shot86Pass84Drib72Def94Phys90An elite goalscoring centre-back and Argentina's 1982 captain; he also belonged to the 1986 championship squad despite illness preventing him from playing.
GKWC 1982
Ubaldo Fillol
OVR
90
Pace68Shot18Pass64Drib26Def91Phys79One of Argentina's greatest goalkeepers, still an outstanding shot-stopper and established international star at the 1982 World Cup.
STWC 1986
Jorge Valdano
OVR
90
Pace85Shot90Pass82Drib85Def43Phys83Argentina's intelligent leading striker in 1986, scoring four goals—including one in the final—and linking superbly with Maradona.
CMWC 1982
Osvaldo Ardiles
OVR
89
Pace82Shot78Pass89Drib91Def75Phys74A technically exceptional and internationally renowned midfielder who remained a central creative figure for Argentina at the 1982 World Cup.
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Beat The InvincibleCBWC 1986
Oscar Ruggeri
OVR
89
Pace78Shot61Pass73Drib66Def91Phys91A commanding, aggressive centre-back who started throughout Argentina's victorious 1986 campaign and scored in the opening match.
CAMWC 1986
Ricardo Bochini
OVR
89
Pace79Shot82Pass93Drib92Def44Phys67A legendary playmaker at his 1980s peak with Independiente whose vision and technique earned him a place in Argentina's 1986 championship squad.
RMWC 1986
Jorge Burruchaga
OVR
89
Pace86Shot87Pass88Drib89Def67Phys78A versatile attacking midfielder who scored decisive goals throughout the 1986 campaign, including the World Cup-winning goal in the final.
STWC 1982
Mario Kempes
OVR
88
Pace85Shot89Pass78Drib86Def48Phys84Although below his 1978 peak, Kempes remained a powerful, technically accomplished forward and one of Argentina's foremost stars at the 1982 World Cup.
GKWC 1986
Nery Pumpido
OVR
87
Pace70Shot19Pass61Drib31Def89Phys80Argentina's starting goalkeeper in all seven matches of the 1986 World Cup, providing reliable handling and decisive saves during the title run.
CDMWC 1986
Sergio Batista
OVR
87
Pace70Shot65Pass83Drib77Def88Phys87The disciplined holding midfielder at the heart of Argentina's 1986 side, protecting the defence and enabling the creative players to flourish.
CBWC 1986
José Luis Brown
OVR
86
Pace72Shot65Pass72Drib63Def89Phys90A courageous defensive leader in 1986 who replaced Passarella, started every match and scored Argentina's opening goal in the final.
RMWC 1986
Ricardo Giusti
OVR
86
Pace79Shot68Pass81Drib78Def87Phys88A tireless and tactically important right-sided midfielder who played every match of Argentina's successful 1986 World Cup campaign.
STWC 1982
Ramón Díaz
OVR
86
Pace88Shot87Pass77Drib86Def40Phys77A gifted, quick forward who scored at the 1982 World Cup and built a strong international reputation through successful spells in Argentina and Italy.
LBWC 1986
Julio Olarticoechea
OVR
85
Pace82Shot65Pass79Drib80Def84Phys83A tenacious and versatile full-back who became a key member of the 1986 defence and made a famous goal-saving intervention against England.
Best 15 Argentina 1980s FAQ
Who is No. 1 among the best 15 Argentina players of the 1980s?
Diego Maradona ranks first on this Argentina 1980s best 15 as a CAM with 98 overall.
Who is in the best 15 of Argentina in the 1980s?
The best 15 Argentina footballers of the 1980s on this sheet are: Diego Maradona, Daniel Passarella, Ubaldo Fillol, Jorge Valdano, Osvaldo Ardiles, Oscar Ruggeri, Ricardo Bochini, Jorge Burruchaga, Mario Kempes, Nery Pumpido, Sergio Batista, José Luis Brown, Ricardo Giusti, Ramón Díaz, Julio Olarticoechea.
How is the Argentina 1980s best 15 ranked?
Players are ranked by overall rating in the Beat The Invincible catalog for Argentina in the 1980s, with positions and scouting notes for each selection. It is a game ranking for drafting — not an official federation list.
Can I draft Argentina 1980s players in Beat The Invincible?
Yes. In Beat The Invincible you draft legends from country × era packs — including Argentina in the 1980s — then pick a formation and try to beat The Invincible.