Nicolás Otamendi

Nicolás Otamendi is Argentina's veteran centre-back, a fierce, uncompromising defender and leader who has anchored the back line for over a decade, winning the 2022 World Cup and two Copa Américas. He plays his club football at Benfica.

His appearance against Jordan was his 17th at World Cups, overtaking Oscar Ruggeri as Argentina's most-capped defender in tournament history.