Hernán Crespo

Crespo's inclusion in the FIFA 100 list in 2004 placed him among the 125 greatest living footballers, as selected by Pelé. He held the world transfer record for a single player for about a year after his €56 million move to Lazio. His 35 international goals make him Argentina's fifth-highest scorer, a remarkable feat in a nation that produced Messi and Batistuta. As a manager, his Copa Sudamericana triumph with Defensa y Justicia was the club's first major international title, and his AFC Champions League win with Al-Duhail marked the first time a Qatari club won the tournament since 2011. These achievements highlight his ability to succeed both on the pitch and on the touchline.