Argentina Celebrities

Franco Cervi

Franco Cervi (born 26 May 1994) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a winger for Spanish club Celta Vigo and the Argentina national team. Club career Cervi began his career at Rosario Central, where he made his professional debut ...

Lautaro Acosta

Lautaro Acosta Lautaro Germán Acosta (born March 14, 1988) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a winger or forward for Tigre. Club career Lanús Acosta began his career with Lanús in 2006. He made his debut for the club ...

Victoria Ocampo

Victoria Ocampo Born: April 7, 1890, Buenos Aires, Argentina Died: January 27, 1979, Buenos Aires, Argentina Occupation: Writer, editor, publisher, translator, salon hostess Spouse: Luis Bernardo Duarte (1922-1927) Children: None Notable works: "Sur" magazine, "Testimonios", "Autobiografía" Biography Victoria Ocampo was born ...

David Nalbandian

David Nalbandian David Pablo Nalbandian (born 1 January 1982) is a former professional tennis player from Argentina. Nalbandian reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 3 in March 2006. He won 11 ATP Tour titles in singles, including the 2005 ...

Gerónimo Rulli

Gerónimo Rulli Gerónimo Rulli (born 20 May 1992) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Villarreal and the Argentina national team. Club career Early career Rulli began his career at Estudiantes de La Plata, ...

Juan Musso

Juan Agustín Musso Micheli (born 6 May 1994) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Atalanta and the Argentina national team. Club career Racing Club Musso began his career with Racing Club's youth system ...

Juan Martín del Potro

Juan Martín del Potro y Rodríguez (born 23 September 1988) is an Argentinian professional tennis player. A former world No. 3 in singles and world No. 1 in doubles, del Potro is the first South American since Guillermo Vilas in 1978 ...

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento

Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Domingo Faustino Sarmiento (February 15, 1811 – September 11, 1888) was an Argentine statesman, educator, writer and former president of Argentina from 1868 to 1874. As a young man, he was active in the movement for independence from ...

Juan Manuel Fangio

Juan Manuel Fangio Juan Manuel Fangio (June 24, 1911 – July 17, 1995) was an Argentine racing car driver who won a record-equaling five Formula One World Drivers' Championships. Fangio is generally regarded as one of the greatest Formula One drivers ...

Juan Perón

Juan Domingo Perón Personal Information Name: Juan Domingo Perón Birthdate: October 8, 1895 Birthplace: Lobos, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina Deathdate: July 1, 1974 Occupation: Military leader, politician, and President of Argentina Political Party: Justicialist Party Early Life and Military Career Juan ...

Germán Pezzella

Germán Pezzella (born 27 June 1991) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Real Betis and the Argentina national team. Club career Pezzella started his career with River Plate, making his debut in 2011. He won the ...

Mariano Moreno

Mariano Moreno Early Life and Education Mariano Moreno was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on September 23, 1778. He was the son of Manuel Moreno, a lawyer, and María Josefa Arguibel. Moreno attended the Colegio de San Carlos in Buenos Aires, ...

Juan Domingo Perón

Juan Domingo Perón Juan Domingo Perón (October 8, 1895 – July 1, 1974) was an Argentine military leader, politician, and statesman. He was elected president of Argentina three times, serving from 1946 to 1955, 1958 to 1962, and 1973 to 1974. ...

Lucas Alario

Lucas Alario Lucas Nicolás Alario (born 8 October 1992) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt and the Argentina national team. Club career Early career Alario began his career with Club Atlético River ...

Guillermo Vilas

Guillermo Vilas: Early Life and Career: Born on August 17, 1952, in Buenos Aires, Argentina Started playing tennis at the age of 6 Turned professional in 1970 Achievements: Won 4 Grand Slam singles titles: French Open: 1977, 1978 Australian Open: 1978, ...

Julio Cortázar

Julio Cortázar (August 26, 1914 – February 12, 1984) was an Argentine-born French-language novelist, short story writer, essayist, and poet. Along with Jorge Luis Borges and Adolfo Bioy Casares, he is considered one of the great writers of the Latin American ...

Nicolás Tagliafico

Nicolás Alejandro Tagliafico (born 31 August 1992) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Premier League club Arsenal and the Argentina national team. Club career Banfield Tagliafico began his career at Banfield, making his professional debut in ...

Ernesto Che Guevara

Ernesto Che Guevara Full name: Ernesto Guevara de la Serna Born: June 14, 1928, Rosario, Argentina Died: October 9, 1967, La Higuera, Bolivia Nationality: Argentine Occupation: Revolutionary, physician, author, guerrilla leader, diplomat, and Marxist theorist Known for: His role in the ...

Gonzalo Higuaín

Gonzalo Higuaín Gonzalo Gerardo Higuaín (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡonˈsalo iɣwaˈin]; born 10 December 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami CF. Higuaín began his career at River Plate in Argentina, where ...

Ezequiel Lavezzi

Ezequiel Iván Lavezzi (born 3 May 1985) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a winger or forward. He represented the Argentina national team from 2007 to 2016, making 51 appearances and scoring nine goals. Lavezzi began his career ...

Franco Armani

Franco Armani: The Argentine Goalkeeper Who Conquered Hearts Franco Armani is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for River Plate and the Argentina national team. Born on October 13, 1986, in Casilda, Argentina, Armani has established himself as ...

Marcos Acuña

Marcos Acuña is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left midfielder for Spanish club Sevilla and the Argentina national team. Club career: Marcos Acuña began his club career with Ferro Carril Oeste in 2009, making his professional ...

Alfonsina Storni

Alfonsina Storni (May 29, 1892 – October 25, 1938) was an Argentine poet, writer, and journalist. She was one of the most prominent poets of the modernist movement in Latin America and is considered one of the founders of the feminist ...

Guido Rodríguez

Guido Rodríguez: Argentine Midfielder Shining in Europe Early Life and Career Guido Rodríguez was born on April 12, 1994, in Sáenz Peña, Argentina. He began his professional career with local club River Plate in 2014. With River Plate, he won the ...

Nicolás Otamendi

Nicolás Otamendi Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi (born 12 February 1988) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Portuguese club Benfica and the Argentina national team. Otamendi began his career at Vélez Sarsfield, where he won the Argentine ...

Sergio Agüero

Sergio Leonel Agüero del Castillo (born 2 June 1988) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a striker. Considered one of the greatest strikers of all time, Agüero is the all-time top scorer for Manchester City, the club where ...

Astor Piazzolla

Astor Piazzolla (March 11, 1921 – July 4, 1992) was an Argentine tango composer, bandoneon player, and arranger. He is considered one of the most important figures in the history of tango. Piazzolla was born in Mar del Plata, Argentina, to ...

Nahuel Molina

Nahuel Molina Lucero (born April 6, 1998) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a right back for Atlético Madrid and the Argentina national team. Club career Boca Juniors Molina began his career with Boca Juniors, making his professional debut ...

Gonzalo Montiel

Gonzalo Montiel Gonzalo Ariel Montiel (born January 1, 1997) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Sevilla FC and the Argentina national team. Club career River Plate Montiel began his career in the youth ranks of River ...

José de San Martín

José de San Martín (February 25, 1778 – August 17, 1850) was an Argentine general and liberator, the principal leader of the struggle for independence from Spain in both Argentina and Chile, and subsequently the Protector of Peru. He was born ...

Manuel Belgrano

Manuel Belgrano (June 3, 1770 – June 20, 1820) was an Argentine lawyer, economist, politician, and military leader. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in Argentine history, and is best known for creating the Argentine flag. Early ...

Sergio Romero

Sergio Romero Full name: Sergio Germán Romero Date of birth: February 22, 1987 Place of birth: Bernardo de Irigoyen, Argentina Nationality: Argentine Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Position: Goalkeeper Current team: Boca Juniors (on loan from Manchester United) Club ...

Cristian Romero

Cristian Romero: The Argentine Defender Taking the Premier League by Storm Cristian Romero, the Argentine centre-back, has quickly established himself as one of the most promising defenders in the Premier League since joining Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2021. Playing ...

Carlos Gardel

Carlos Gardel Full name: Carlos Gardel Born: December 11, 1890, Tacuarembó, Uruguay Died: June 24, 1935, Medellín, Colombia Occupation: Singer, songwriter, actor Genres: Tango, milonga, vals Years active: 1913-1935 Labels: Odeon, Electra, Columbia, Victor Early Life and Career Carlos Gardel was ...

Lisandro Martínez

Lisandro Martínez: The Argentine Sensation Taking the Premier League by Storm Introduction: Hailing from the vibrant city of Gualeguay in Argentina, Lisandro Martínez has emerged as one of the most exciting young defenders in world football. With his tenacious tackling, astute ...

Diego Schwartzman

Diego Schwartzman: A Rising Star in Tennis Diego Sebastián Schwartzman is an Argentine professional tennis player. Born on August 19, 1992, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Schwartzman has made a name for himself as a formidable competitor on the ATP Tour. Known ...

Eva Perón

Eva Perón: A Controversial Symbol of Argentina's History Eva Perón, also known as Evita, was a controversial figure in Argentine history. Born in 1919, she rose from humble beginnings to become the First Lady of Argentina and a powerful political figure ...

Jorge Luis Borges

Jorge Luis Borges: A Literary Giant of the 20th Century Early Life and Influences Jorge Luis Borges was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on August 24, 1899. His father, Jorge Guillermo Borges, was a lawyer and professor of psychology. His mother, ...

Leandro Paredes

Leandro Paredes Personal information Full name: Leandro Daniel Paredes Date of birth: June 29, 1994 Place of birth: San Justo, Argentina Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Nationality: Argentine Club information Current club: Juventus F.C. (on loan from Paris Saint-Germain ...

Gabriela Sabatini

Gabriela Sabatini Gabriela Sabatini (born May 16, 1970) is an Argentine former professional tennis player and occasional actress. She was one of the top players in the world during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and was the first player from ...

Mercedes Sosa

Mercedes Sosa (July 9, 1935 – October 4, 2009) was an Argentine singer who achieved international fame as a leading exponent of nueva canción, a genre of Latin American protest music. She was often referred to as "The Voice of Latin ...

Ángel Di María

Ángel Di María Background Full name: Ángel Fabián Di María Hernández Born: February 14, 1988 (age 35) Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina Nationality: Argentine Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Position: Winger Current team: Juventus Club career Rosario Central (2005-2007) Benfica (2007-2010) ...

Emiliano Martínez

Emiliano Martínez Emiliano Daniel Martínez (born 2 September 1992) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Aston Villa and the Argentina national team. Martínez began his career at Independiente in Argentina, before moving to ...

Lautaro Martínez

Lautaro Martínez Lautaro Javier Martínez (born 22 August 1997) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Inter Milan and the Argentina national team. Early life and career Martínez was born in Bahía Blanca, Argentina. ...

Rodrigo De Paul

Rodrigo de Paul: Argentina's Creative Midfield Maestro Personal Information: Full Name: Rodrigo Javier De Paul Date of Birth: May 24, 1994 (age 28) Place of Birth: Sarandí, Argentina Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Position: Midfielder Current Club: Atlético Madrid ...

Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona Diego Maradona (30 October 1960 – 25 November 2020) was an Argentine professional football player and manager. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA ...

Pope Francis

Pope Francis Jorge Mario Bergoglio (born December 17, 1936) is an Argentine bishop, theologian, and prelate who is the current pope of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City. He is the 266th and current pope, and the first Jesuit ...

Paulo Dybala

Paulo Dybala Personal Information Full Name: Paulo Bruno Exequiel Dybala Date of Birth: November 15, 1993 Place of Birth: Laguna Larga, Córdoba, Argentina Nationality: Argentine Height: 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) Position: Forward Current Team: AS Roma Club Career Instituto ...

Mauro Icardi

Mauro Icardi Personal information Full name: Mauro Emanuel Icardi Rivero Date of birth: 19 February 1993 (age 29) Place of birth: Rosario, Argentina Height: 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) Position: Striker Club information Current club: Galatasaray (on loan from Paris ...

Che Guevara

Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Icon Early Life and Education Ernesto "Che" Guevara was born on June 14, 1928, in Rosario, Argentina. His father, Ernesto Guevara Lynch, was a civil engineer, and his mother, Celia de la Serna, was a homemaker. Guevara ...

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini (born June 24, 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Argentina national team. Often considered the greatest player of all time, Messi ...