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Argentina national under-20 football team


The Argentina national under-20 football team has been the most successful nation in the FIFA World Youth Championship, winning a record six times. Argentina has participated in twelve of the 16 World Cup events, since the Japan 1979 edition, which it won. Its most recent participation was its sixth title, in Canada 2007. Argentina has won four South American Youth Championships.

Many of Argentina's top players came through the ranks of the youth teams, including Javier Saviola, Esteban Cambiasso, Carlos Tevez, Javier Mascherano, Mauro Zarate, Fernando Gago, Sergio Aguero, Lionel Messi, and even the great Diego Maradona himself.

Competitive record

FIFA World Youth Championship Record

Red border color indicates tournament was held on home soil. Gold background color indicates first place finish. Silver background color indicates second place finish.

Individual awards

In addition to team victories, Argentine players have won many individual awards at FIFA World Youth Cups.

Current squad

The following players were called for the 2009 South American Youth Championship held in Venezuela.

Notes

Former squads

2007 FIFA under-20 World Cup squads - Argentina

2005 FIFA under-20 World Cup squads - Argentina

2003 FIFA under-20 World Cup squads - Argentina

2001 FIFA under-20 World Cup squads - Argentina

1999 FIFA under-20 World Cup squads - Argentina

1997 FIFA under-20 World Cup squads - Argentina

See also

Argentina national football team

Argentina national under-23 football team

South American Youth Championship

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