Boca Juniors and their fervent La Bombonera support have produced and adored some of Argentina’s greatest footballers. These are the ten finest Xeneizes.

1. 1

   Juan Román Riquelme

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   The club’s modern idol, a playmaker who inspired its Libertadores triumphs.

2. 2

   Diego Maradona

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   The greatest of all Argentines, whose Boca spells are cherished in Buenos Aires.

3. 3

   Martín Palermo

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   El Titán, the club’s all-time leading goalscorer and a folk hero.

4. 4

   Silvio Marzolini

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   A legendary attacking left-back and one of the greatest in the club’s history.

5. 5

   Carlos Tevez

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   A homegrown idol whose energy and goals drove the club to continental glory.

6. 6

   Roberto Mouzo

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   The club’s record appearance-maker and a loyal defensive stalwart.

7. 7

   Antonio Rattín

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   A commanding midfielder and captain, and a totem of the 1960s.

8. 8

   Hugo Gatti

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   El Loco, a charismatic and pioneering goalkeeper adored by the fans.

9. 9

   Sebastián Battaglia

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   A tireless midfielder and one of the most decorated players in the club’s history.

10. 10

    Ángel Clemente Rojas

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    Rojitas, a gifted and much-loved forward of the 1960s.

A LeaguePaper editorial ranking — opinion, offered for argument.