Date of Birth: February 1, 1969
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Date of Death: [Leave blank as he is alive]
Biography
Gabriel Omar Batistuta, commonly known as “Batigol,” is a retired Argentine professional footballer who played as a striker. Born on February 1, 1969, in Avellaneda, Santa Fe, Argentina, Batistuta is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all time. He started his professional career at Newell’s Old Boys in 1988, before moving to River Plate and subsequently Boca Juniors. However, it was his tenure in Italy with Fiorentina and later Roma that cemented his status as a footballing legend. Batistuta was known for his powerful shot, aerial ability, and clinical finishing. He scored over 300 career goals and was the top scorer for the Argentina national team until Lionel Messi surpassed him. After retiring, Batistuta ventured into various business activities and also dabbled in coaching.
5 Interesting Facts about Gabriel Batistuta
1. Gabriel Batistuta scored 54 goals in 77 matches for the Argentina national team.
2. He holds the record for being the only player to score a hat-trick in two different World Cups (1994 and 1998).
3. Batistuta was inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame in 2014.
4. He helped Fiorentina win the Coppa Italia and the Supercoppa Italiana in 1996.
5. After retiring from football, Batistuta took up polo and even competed professionally.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Gabriel Batistuta
1. “I am proud of my career and what I have achieved, but I always put the team first.”
2. “Goals are important, but winning as a team is the ultimate goal.”
3. “I always tried to play with passion and give everything on the field.”
4. “Fiorentina will always have a special place in my heart.”
5. “Football gave me everything, and I will always be grateful for that.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Gabriel Batistuta achieved a net worth estimated to be around $25 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
2. [FIFA Profile](https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/players/player/174186/
5. [Gabriel Batistuta on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/gabrielbatistutaok/
