Argentina

Alexis Mac Allister

Central Midfielder

Press Resistant Pivot

Central pivot in Argentina's 4-3-3. Receives under pressure, progresses through the lines, and triggers the counter-press. The metronome of Scaloni's midfield.

Julián Álvarez

Centre Forward

Box-to-Box Engine

More than a striker — Álvarez drops deep to press, creates numerical superiority in midfield, and arrives late in the box. The hardest-working forward in the tournament.

Alejandro Garnacho

Left Wing

Transition Threat

Explosive wide threat who cuts inside from the left. Devastating in counter-attack sequences with his acceleration and direct dribbling.

Rodrigo De Paul

Right Midfielder / Box-to-Box

Box-to-Box Engine

The engine of Argentina's midfield. De Paul covers the most ground of any Argentine player, linking defense to attack and pressing relentlessly.

Cristian Romero

Centre-Back

Defensive Anchor

Aggressive ball-playing centre-back who steps into midfield to win duels. Enables Argentina's high line by recovering behind with pace.

Lionel Messi

Attacker

Operates as a false nine or right-sided forward who drifts inside. Supreme ball control at speed, exceptional through-ball delivery, and clinical finishing from any angle. Reads the game several moves ahead.