A familiar sight for Argentina fans (Allsport).
GABRIEL BATISTUTA
Position: Forward
Born: 01.02.69
Club: Roma
Many football fans, particularly those from Europe, will wonder how on earth Gabriel Batistuta was ignored for the majority of Argentina's qualifying campaign.
A goalscorer of world-class ability, 'Batigol' has carved out a reputation of an ideal centre forward - capable of scoring from anywhere and outstanding in the air.
His powerful right-foot shot has produced many a goal - and they have come at a rate better than one every two games throughout his club career.
Spent nine years as a Florence legend with Serie A side Fiorentina before leaving for Roma in the summer of 2000 in a whopping £22million deal.
The long-awaited Scudetto medal immediately followed in 2001, but in the past two seasons knee injuries have taken their toll on the great man.
Clearly not the first choice with coach Marcelo Bielsa, even when fully fit, but still some player to have on the bench.
As finishers go, about the best there is.
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