Three-time FIFA World Cup winners Argentina are known for producing world class footballers, namely two of the greatest in history, Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.
Many of the stars of Argentine football have moved to Europe to test themselves in the greatest club competition in world football, the UEFA Champions League.
Here we detail the Argentine football players who have made the most appearances in the competition throughout history.
Topping the illustrious list, unsurprisingly, is former Barcelona star Lionel Messi, who has won the competition three times in his career.
In second place is winger Angel Di Maria, who tuned out for a number of elite clubs during his time in Europe, including Real Madrid, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.
Rounding off the top three is defender Nicolas Otamendi, the former Manchester City centre back who won the Premier League twice during his time in England.
Argentine players with the most appearances in the UEFA Champions League
- Lionel Messi
- Angel Di Maria
- Nicolas Otamendi
- Javier Zanetti
- Javier Mascherano
- Gonzalo Higuain
- Esteban Cambiasso
- Sergio Aguero
- Angel Correa
- Walter Samuel
