Gabriel Batistuta

'Batigol', the striker whose goals delivered the 2001 Scudetto.

Gabriel Batistuta is an Argentine striker, nicknamed Batigol, who is regarded as one of the best of all time and was named in Pele's FIFA 100. After making his name at Fiorentina, he joined Roma in 2000.

Quick Facts

Full name: Gabriel Omar Batistuta
Born: 1 February 1969
Birthplace: Reconquista, Santa Fe, Argentina
Height: 1.85 m / 6 ft 1 in
Position: Striker
Total caps: 444
Total goals: 248

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Background

Roma paid 70 billion lire (36.2 million euros), then the highest fee ever paid for a player over 30. He had worn number 9 before, as had Vincenzo Montella, and chose number 18 at Roma.

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