Another forward on the Argentine strike force also had quite the reputation, and his name was Maxi Lopez.
With flowing golden locks and a playing style akin to that of the legendary Argentine, he was regarded by domestic fans as the next Batistuta.
It was rumored that Barcelona was keeping an eye on this forward, hoping to bring him into their ranks within the next two or three years.
However, for fans in the years to come, Maxi Lopez was perhaps best known as the "ex-husband of the famous Argentine bombshell Wanda."
In defense, the Argentine squad also boasted Gonzalo Rodriguez and Pablo Zabaleta.
The former would spend a long time at Villarreal and Fiorentina, playing at the level of a top league competitor.
The latter would become a Manchester City stalwart and was even described by Messi as "a great captain."
Of course, aside from Tevez, the biggest draw of this Argentine team lay in the midfield at that time.
Javier Mascherano.
A man of "fierce spirit!"
