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 Legends - Mario Kempes  Built like a rock star, Kempes entertained fans with his flamboyance on the field. He was remarkably swift and took lethal pot shots at goal.
Kempes had a successful reign with Valencia in the Spanish Primera Liga where he notched a huge tally of goals. His striking prowess left a left a lasting impression on the game. Today, strikers the world over sport hairdos resembling his style. |
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The high point of his career was the 1978 World Cup, hosted by his
native country, Argentina. He emerged the top scorer and was
the chief architect in Argentina's triumph.