Inter Milan Star Overtakes Maradona In Argentina Scoring Charts

On Friday, Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez overtook Maradona in the all-time Argentina top scorers chart. 

Martinez got himself on the scoresheet with a brilliant diving header as the 2022 World Cup winners breezed past Venezuela in Buenos Aires.

The 3-0 victory was celebrated in front of a sell-out crowd in the Argentine capital. A certain Lionel Messi helped himself to a brace in what could be his last competitive international outing on home soil.

Lautaro Martínez saw 16 minutes of action for Argentina, scoring his side’s second goal of the match in a 3-0 win over Venezuela in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. ⚽️🇦🇷⚫️🔵 pic.twitter.com/ozOrJXiUHf

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Lautaro Martinez Scores Stunning Header Against Venezuela

Back in May, Argentine legend Javier Zanetti said Lautaro Martinez has what it takes to win Ballon d’Or. The Inter Milan forward has certainly made a strong start to the campaign for both club and country.

Martinez already has two goal contributions in Serie A this term. Now, he has his 33rd international goal for the 2022 World Cup winners.

After coming off the bench, Martinez scored a powerful diving header to put his country two goals up in an eventual 3-0 victory over Venezuela.

In doing so, Martinez now has more Argentina goals than Maradona. Regarded by many as the greatest player of all-time – alongside Lionel Messi – the hero of the 1986 World Cup would surely be proud of Martinez’s achievement.

Lautaro Martínez GOAL for Argentina to make it 2-0 over Venezuela in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying! ⚽️🇦🇷⚫️🔵 pic.twitter.com/0u8gjxdkqu

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Argentina Top Scorers

Naturally, the Argentina top scorers list contains some of the finest names soccer has ever produced. Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi leads the way with 114 goals.

In second is former Fiorentina superstar Gabriel Batistuta with 56 strikes. The final podium spot currently belongs to ex-Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero.

Occupying fourth spot is Hernan Crespo. The legendary Serie A striker has 35 goals to his name. That is just two more than Lautaro Martinez who will surely overtake Crespo during the World Cup. If not before.

Martinez’s tally for Argentina is truly remarkable considering some of the star names he is alongside. As it stands, he is the fifth highest scorer in the nation’s soccer history.

• 1st – Lionle Messi (114 goals)
• 2nd – Gabriel Batistuta (56 goals)
• 3rd – Sergio Aguero (41 goals)
• 4th – Hernan Crespo (35 goals)
• 5th – Lautaro Martinez (33 goals)

Lautaro Martinez Argentina Stats

Widely regarded as one of Inter Milan’s best players of the 20th century, Lautaro Martinez’s efforts for Argentina will be hard to match.

The 28-year-old forward has represented Argentina on 71 occasions and has 33 goals to his name. Martinez also has nine assists.

In terms of major honors, Martinez was part of the side who won the 2022 World Cup. The Nerazzurri star also has two Copa America titles (2021, 2024) and a Finalissima success. The latter he scored in against Italy at Wembley.