Batistua
Name:
Gabriel Omar Batistuta
Date of Birth:
February 1, 1969
Position:
Striker
Clubs:
Newell's Old Boys (Argentina), River Plate (Argentina), Boca Juniors (Argentina), Fiorentina (Italy), AS Roma (Italy)
AskMen's Rating of Player:
(skills, leadership, etc., out of 100)
92
Importance to Team:
9 out of 10
Why is he a key player?:
Gabriel Batistuta, or Batigol, as he is known to countrymen and devoted supporters around the world, is one of the most feared strikers of all-time. His scoring touch and offensive ability came late in life, as the teenage Batistuta was enamored with basketball before he came of age on the soccer pitch at age seventeen.
His penchant for finding the net was instant, as Batistuta led his first professional team to the coveted club title in South America. He was nineteen at the time and with the victory, the Batigol legend was born. His prolific goal scoring skill accelerated at record pace for various club teams within Argentina before he brought his act to Italy.
His impact in the land of calcio was immediate, as in 1994, Batigol set the record for most consective goals, with 12 for Fiorentina. The same year, he was awarded the title of top scorer in the Italian A league.
In addition to his offensive skill, Batistuta has been heralded as an effective field marshall, as he has led by example with his voice and his foot. He has been the best offensive threat for dangerous Argentina in the past decade and in 2001, he helped push AS Roma to an Italian league championship.
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