Date of Birth: February 1, 1969
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Gabriel Omar Batistuta, widely known as “Batigol,” is an Argentine retired professional footballer who played as a striker. Born in Avellaneda, Santa Fe, Argentina, Batistuta is regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all time. He began his career with Newell’s Old Boys before moving to River Plate and Boca Juniors. His prowess caught the attention of European clubs, leading to his transfer to Fiorentina in Italy, where he became a legend. Batistuta scored 168 goals in 269 appearances for the club and became their all-time top scorer. He also had stints with Roma, where he won the Serie A title, and later Inter Milan. Internationally, he represented Argentina in three World Cups and remains their second-highest all-time top scorer. After retiring from football, Batistuta ventured into various business endeavors and briefly coached.
5 Interesting Facts about Gabriel Batistuta
1. Gabriel Batistuta is Fiorentina’s all-time leading scorer with 168 goals.
2. He won the Serie A title with AS Roma in the 2000-2001 season.
3. Batistuta is the only player to score a hat-trick in two different World Cups (1994 and 1998).
4. He retired as Argentina’s all-time leading scorer, a record later surpassed by Lionel Messi.
5. Known for his powerful shot, Batistuta once held the record for the fastest goal in World Cup history (10.4 seconds).
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Gabriel Batistuta
1. “I gave my life to football and now I don’t have a life.”
2. “I prefer to be remembered as a good person rather than the best player in the world.”
3. “I have never seen a player who shoots like me.”
4. “When I was a player, I thought that I would never want to become a coach. But now, I think it might be interesting.”
5. “Football is a game of mistakes. Whoever makes the fewest mistakes wins.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the height of his career, Gabriel Batistuta’s net worth was estimated to be around $20 million.
Children
Gabriel Batistuta has four children with his wife Irina Fernández: Thiago, Lucas, Joaquín, and Shamel.
Relevant Links
1. [Gabriel Batistuta – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Batistuta
3. [FIFA Profile](https://www.fifa.com/fifa-tournaments/players-coaches/people=174615/index.html
