Gabriel Batistuta
Gabriel Batistuta, nicknamed "Batigol", is an Argentine striker widely regarded as one of the greatest goal scorers of all time. Known for his powerful finishing, long-range shots, and consistency, he was a legend at Fiorentina and a World Cup hero for Argentina.
📌 Club Career
| Years | Club | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1989 | Newell’s Old Boys | 24 | 7 |
| 1989–1990 | River Plate | 19 | 4 |
| 1990–1991 | Boca Juniors | 34 | 13 |
| 1991–2000 | Fiorentina | 333 | 207 |
| 2000–2003 | Roma | 63 | 30 |
| 2003 | Inter Milan (loan) | 12 | 2 |
| 2003–2005 | Al-Arabi | 21 | 25 |
| Total | 506 | 288 | |
🌍 International Career
| Years | Team | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–2002 | Argentina | 77 | 54 |
🏆 Honours
Club
- Boca Juniors – Primera División: 1990–91
- Fiorentina – Serie B: 1993–94, Coppa Italia: 1995–96, Supercoppa Italiana: 1996
- Roma – Serie A: 2000–01, Supercoppa Italiana: 2001
- Al-Arabi – Qatar Stars League: 2003–04
Argentina
- Copa América: 1991, 1993
- FIFA Confederations Cup: 1992
⭐ Individual Awards
- Serie A Top Scorer: 1994–95
- Coppa Italia Top Scorer: 1995–96
- Fiorentina All-time Top Scorer (Serie A era)
- Golden Foot: 2010 (as a legend)
- Named in FIFA 100 by Pelé
🎨 Style of Play
Batistuta was a complete striker, feared for his thunderous right-foot shots, aerial ability, and lethal finishing inside and outside the box. He combined physical strength with elegant technique, making him one of the most feared forwards of the 1990s.
👔 Managerial Career
Gabriel Batistuta has not taken up a managerial career after retirement, though he has worked as a sporting ambassador and occasionally as a consultant in football.