Juan Sebastián Verón was a powerful, deep-lying Argentine midfielder whose range of passing set him apart. He made his European reputation in Serie A, notably at Lazio, where his driving runs and long-range delivery helped the club to major honours.
His subsequent moves to Manchester United and Chelsea brought mixed fortunes in England, but his class was never in doubt. He later returned to Estudiantes, the club of his father, to lead them to continental glory.