List of Famous people born in Argentina
Tomás Carlovich
Tomás Felipe Carlovich, nicknamed El Trinche, was an Argentine professional football player and coach. His position on the field was central midfielder, playing in several clubs although he is mostly associated with Central Córdoba, where he became an idol and the most representative player of the club along with Gabino Sosa.
Joaquín Correa
Carlos Joaquín Correa is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Lazio.
Lucas Patto
Lucas David Pratto is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for Feyenoord, on loan from River Plate.
Federico Fazio
Federico Julián Fazio is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Italian club A.S. Roma.
Amelia Bence
Amelia Bence was an Argentine film actress and one of the divas of the Golden Age of Argentine Cinema (1940–60).
Luis Alberto Spinetta
Luis Alberto Spinetta, nicknamed "El Flaco", was an Argentine singer, guitarist, composer and poet. One of the most influential rock musicians of Argentina, he is regarded as one of the founders of Argentine rock, considered the first incarnation of Spanish-language rock. Born in Buenos Aires in the residential neighbourhood of Belgrano, he was the founder of iconic rock bands including Almendra, Pescado Rabioso, Invisible, Spinetta Jade, and Spinetta y Los Socios del Desierto.
Marcos Maidana
Marcos René Maidana is an Argentine former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2014. He was a world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBA (Regular) super lightweight title from 2011 to 2012, and the WBA welterweight title from 2013 to 2014. A versatile brawler in the ring, Maidana was well known for his formidable punching power, and was never stopped in any of his five losses. He famously outbrawled and withstood punishing blows from Floyd Mayweather, Jr. during their first bout, but lost to Mayweather via a highly controversial majority decision.
Rodrigo De Paul
Rodrigo Javier De Paul is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Italian football club Udinese and the Argentina national side.
Roberto Pereyra
Roberto Maximiliano Pereyra is an Argentine footballer who plays for Udinese and the Argentina national team. A right-footed player, his preferred position is as a midfielder or as a forward. Due to his versatility, he is capable of playing a variety of positions such as left or right wing, central midfield, attacking midfield or second striker.
Martín Demichelis
Martín Gastón Demichelis is an Argentine retired professional footballer who played usually as a centre-back, although he could also operate as a defensive midfielder.