Nicolás Otamendi
Player Profile
All-time FIFA World Cup appearances: 21
All-time FIFA World Cup goals: 0
FIFA World Cup 2026 appearances: 7
FIFA World Cup 2026 goals: 0
International appearances: 139
International goals: 8
International debut: 20 May 2009 vs Panama, Friendly 2009
Club: SL Benfica (POR)
*data correct up to the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026
Likely once again a key pillar of a strong Argentinian defence, veteran defender Nicolas Otamendi is heading into his fourth FIFA World Cup, having played in 2010 but missed the cut in 2014. The former Manchester City centre-back, with over 130 caps for the world champions, has been captain of Jose Mourinho’s Benfica side this season as they finished third in Liga Portugal but remained extremely defensively solid, going through the entirety of the season without losing a game.
Argentina Results
Argentina Squad
