A visit to Los Millonarios’ fantasista factory
Argentina has always enjoyed a special relationship with the number 10 shirt, with clubs spawning consistent batches of talented playmakers who encompass the unique fantasista spirit; not least, the country’s most successful domestic side, River Plate.
Los Millonarios seemed to have built a Fantasista Factory at one stage during the 90s (complete with conveyor belt), producing some of the most exciting, creative players Argentina – and then inevitably, Europe – has ever seen.
Many gained the tag (and whisper it around the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires) ‘the new Maradona’ such was the country’s obsession with finding a replacement for their favourite son. Still, these number 10s were simply adored by the River faithful and were a pleasure to watch during their times at the Monumental.
Click below to view 5 of the best who wore the famous red stripe.
