One of the most footballing countries that exist at an international level is Argentina. The country of the figure Diego Armando Maradona has exported talented players to the Old Continent, although there are others who have decided to try their luck in Mexican football.
It would be difficult to calculate how many elements Argentines have arrived in Mexico throughout history, although there are 5 that could not stand out in their country, but did so in the MX League being one of the most recognized. Here we present you which footballers it is.
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The front Matias Vooso he debuted in the year 200 with the Atlético Independiente team. Due to his talent and developed goalscoring nose, two years later he went out to try his luck with Manchester City, where he passed with more pain than glory.
Upon his return he signed with Santos Laguna, where his career began to take off; likewise, he defended the colors of AmericaAtlas, Chiapas, Cruz Azul and Correcaminos.
It should be noted that in 2016 he had a brief stint at Talleres de Córdoba, where he also went unnoticed.
What to say about the Argentine goalkeeper Federico Villar? Without a doubt, one of the best foreign goalkeepers who have played in Mexican soccer.
The goalkeeper debuted in 1999 with Almirante Brown, however, he decided to leave his country to make himself known in other directions, with Atlante giving him the opportunity in 2003.
He was with the Iron Colts for 7 years, winning a league title, a Champions League title and in 2007 he was recognized as the best goalkeeper in the competition.
Other clubs where he played in Mexico were Morelia, Atlas and Tijuana.
The defender Jose Maria Basanta He lived good moments in his professional career with the Rayados de Monterrey team.
The “Sergeant” spent four years in Argentine soccer, in the Estudiantes and Olimpo clubs, however, he could not stand out, a different situation when he arrived in Aztec territory in 2008.
With the Regios he won everything he wanted, obtaining three league titles, an Interliga, two Cup titles and four Champions League cups.
Another of the most prominent Argentines who has come to shine in Mexico after not performing in his country is Damian Alvarez.
The ‘Chilindrina’ lived its best moments as a professional in Liga MX. arriving in 2003 to Monarcas; later, he defended the colors of Pachuca and Tigres. In each of the clubs he surrendered.
It should be noted that the winger left River Plate, where he had discreet performances, but they did not end up convincing.
Currently the most outstanding Argentinean who has arrived in the Aztec competition in recent years is Rogelio Funes Mori.
The ‘Twin’ left the ranks of River Plate, where he played a total of 91 games scoring only 18 goals, a low number that did not convince the club’s top brass.
Likewise, the striker signed in Europe for Benfica, where he played 12 games and scored 13 goals, although it was not enough to consolidate himself; already for 2014 he moved to Eskisehirspor, playing 36 games and scoring 14 goals.
In 2015 Rayados de Monterrey threw the house out the window to get their services. He immediately adapted to the climate and the needs of the club, where he is the top scorer and thanks to his performance he is a starter for the Mexican team.
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