River Plate’s reputation for style stretches from the legendary La Máquina to modern Libertadores glory. These are the ten greatest to play at El Monumental.

1. 1

   Ángel Labruna

   River Plate · Argentina

   The club’s all-time leading goalscorer and a star of the fabled La Máquina.

2. 2

   Alfredo Di Stéfano

   River Plate · Argentina

   A complete forward who emerged at the club before conquering Europe.

3. 3

   Enzo Francescoli

   River Plate · Uruguay

   El Príncipe, an elegant, beloved idol across several spells.

4. 4

   Marcelo Gallardo

   River Plate · Argentina

   A gifted playmaker and then the most successful coach in the club’s history.

5. 5

   Norberto Alonso

   River Plate · Argentina

   El Beto, a supremely gifted playmaker and a club legend.

6. 6

   Ubaldo Fillol

   River Plate · Argentina

   A World Cup-winning goalkeeper and one of the greatest of his generation.

7. 7

   Ariel Ortega

   River Plate · Argentina

   El Burrito, a mercurial, dazzling attacker adored by the supporters.

8. 8

   Amadeo Carrizo

   River Plate · Argentina

   A pioneering goalkeeper who redefined the position in South America.

9. 9

   Ramón Díaz

   River Plate · Argentina

   A prolific striker as a player and a title-winning coach at the club.

10. 10

    Oscar Más

    River Plate · Argentina

    A quick, clinical forward and one of the club’s great goalscorers.

A LeaguePaper editorial ranking — opinion, offered for argument.