Midfield anchor
Started the final as the holding midfielder in Carlos Bilardo’s side.
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PLAYER PROFILE
Sergio Batista
ArgentinaDefensive midfielder
Sergio Batista anchored Argentina’s midfield in Mexico 1986. Known for positional discipline and ball recovery, he had important club spells with Argentinos Juniors and River Plate before later becoming a coach. His club path in Footballopedia runs through Argentinos Juniors, River Plate, Nueva Chicago. Sergio Batista represented Argentina at Mexico 1986 and took part in the World Cup final at the Estadio Azteca.
At a glance
Career snapshot
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Position
- Defensive midfielder
- Senior clubs
- 3
Biography
The full story
Batista provided balance behind Maradona and the attacking players, starting the knockout matches that carried Argentina to the title.
Club career
Career journey
1981–1988
Argentinos Juniors
Won major domestic and continental honours.
1988–1990
River Plate
Continued at the top level in Argentina.
1991–1993
Nueva Chicago
Later playing spell in Buenos Aires.
International
Argentina and the 1986 World Cup
Sergio Batista represented Argentina at Mexico 1986 and took part in the World Cup final at the Estadio Azteca.
- 1986 World Cup
- 1986 FIFA World Cup finalist
- Final
- Argentina 3–2 West Germany
- Venue
- Estadio Azteca
Honours
Major achievements
1986FIFA World CupChampion with Argentina
1985Copa LibertadoresArgentinos Juniors
Story
Defining moments
Argentinos Juniors
Won major domestic and continental honours.
River Plate
Continued at the top level in Argentina.
Nueva Chicago
Later playing spell in Buenos Aires.
Database coverage
What Footballopedia currently links
These figures describe the current Footballopedia graph coverage, not the player's complete real-world career totals.
- World Cup editions
- 1
- Observed starts
- 1
- Captain starts
- 0
- Linked goals
- 0
- Card mentions
- 0
- Linked matches
- 1
Research
Sources
- FIFAArgentina 3-2 West Germany — 1986 World Cup finalhttps://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/1986mexico/news/worldcupathome-argentina-v-west-germany--mexico-1986-3070259
- AFAArgentina national team archivehttps://www.afa.com.ar/