Argentina’s 1978 World Cup-winning captain and one of football’s great goalscoring centre-backs.
Unofficial fan tribute — not affiliated with Daniel Passarella, their representatives, clubs, leagues, federations, or sponsors.
Origin
and identity
Chacabuco produced a defender who treated both penalty areas as places to impose himself.
Passarella captained River Plate and Argentina with fierce authority, exceptional timing in the air, and unusual set-piece quality.
He lifted the World Cup on home soil in 1978 and was also part of Argentina’s victorious 1986 squad.
A defining
career arc
Daniel Passarella was born in Buenos Aires Province.
He joined the club that would define his leadership and scoring from defence.
Captain Passarella lifted Argentina’s first World Cup.
A move to Fiorentina tested his aggressive game in Serie A.
Completed
milestones
Argentina · 1978
Squad member in 1986
With River Plate
Exceptional for a defender
These are completed, source-backed milestones; changing live totals are intentionally excluded.
He lifted the World Cup on home soil in 1978 and was also part of Argentina’s victorious 1986 squad.
Editorial
references
Editorial facts and completed milestones last reviewed on July 31, 2026. This independent tribute does not imply endorsement.