Ángel Labruna was one of the great figures of Argentine football, a prolific forward who spent the heart of his career at River Plate and became a linchpin of the fabled La Máquina attack. Elegant and lethal, he scored goals at a remarkable rate over many seasons.
He remains among the club’s all-time top scorers and a symbol of its early greatness, later adding to his legend as a title-winning coach.