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Argentina 2002 World Cup Squad
The full Argentina squad from the 2002 FIFA World Cup — all 23 players with positions and overall ratings. Squad average 80.3, led by Pablo Aimar (91 OVR). Think you can build a better unbeaten XI? Play 7-0-0.
Strongest XI
86Pablo CavalleroGK
88Roberto AyalaCB
87Walter SamuelCB
83Mauricio PochettinoCB
79Juan Pablo SorínRB
91Pablo AimarCAM
85Javier ZanettiRM
84Marcelo GallardoCAM
88Hernán CrespoST
78Claudio CaniggiaST
78Gabriel BatistutaST
Full squad ratings
Goalkeepers
| Player | Pos | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Pablo Cavallero | GK | 86 |
| Germán Burgos | GK | 78 |
Defenders
| Player | Pos | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Roberto Ayala | CB | 88 |
| Walter Samuel | CB | 87 |
| Mauricio Pochettino | CB | 83 |
| Juan Pablo Sorín | RB | 79 |
| Diego Placente | RB | 73 |
Midfielders
| Player | Pos | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Pablo Aimar | CAM | 91 |
| Javier Zanetti | RM | 85 |
| Marcelo Gallardo | CAM | 84 |
| Matías Almeyda | CDM | 82 |
| Ariel Ortega | CAM | 81 |
| Diego Simeone | CDM | 79 |
| José Chamot | CM | 78 |
| Juan Sebastián Verón | CAM | 77 |
| Kily González | RM | 75 |
| Roberto Bonano | CM | 75 |
Forwards
| Player | Pos | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Hernán Crespo | ST | 88 |
| Claudio Caniggia | ST | 78 |
| Gabriel Batistuta | ST | 78 |
| Gustavo López | ST | 77 |
| Claudio López | ST | 75 |
| Claudio Husaín | ST | 70 |
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