Daniel Passarella
Awards & Honours
9
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
4
Covers
3
Records
Daniel Passarella's achievements place him among football's elite. He is the only Argentine player to win two World Cups, and he captained his nation to its first title in 1978. His 134 goals as a defender were a world record at the time, highlighting his unique offensive contribution. He was recognized by Pelé in the FIFA 100, a testament to his lasting impact. As a manager, he won a league title with River Plate, and as president, he guided the club through a difficult period.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
FIFA 100
Named by Pelé as one of the 125 greatest living footballers.
IFFHS Legends
Recognized as a legend of Argentine football.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Footballers of All Time
South America's Best Player of the Century
Magazine Covers
El Gráfico
1978-07
El Capitán
Sports Illustrated
1978-05
World Cup Preview
World Soccer Magazine
1979-03
Passarella: The Goal-Scoring Defender
France Football
1981-08
Passarella à la Fiorentina
Records & Feats
Highest-scoring defender in football history (at retirement)
Passarella scored 134 goals in 451 club matches, a record for a defender that stood until broken by Ronald Koeman in the 1990s.
First defender to captain a World Cup-winning team
Captained Argentina to victory in the 1978 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first defender to lift the trophy as captain.
Only Argentine player to win two World Cups
Passarella is the only Argentine footballer to have been part of two World Cup-winning squads (1978 and 1986).