Reigning world champions, Argentina, have been the home to many renowned footballers over the years, who have etched their names in the history books of the beautiful game forever. Diego Maradona in the past and Lionel Messi in the present are the two players whom most football fanatics would name when asked about what symbolizes the Argentina national team. However, there were defenders too who played a big role in helping La Albiceleste earn the status of footballing giants. Players like Daniel Passarella, Roberto Ayala, and Javier Zanetti have attained legendary status for their contributions, while the current crop of players, consisting of Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, and Nahuel Molina, have also made a name for themselves after their recent World Cup triumph. However, there's another young centre back in the ranks of Argentina who has shown much promise.