Mario Kempes

Mario Kempes is the all-time top scorer in Argentina's World Cup history, with six goals in the 1978 tournament alone, where he was both top scorer and player of the tournament. His tenacity and finishing power drove Argentina to its first title, netting twice in the final against the Netherlands. Kempes averaged a goal every 1.5 matches during that tournament, a rate that remains unmatched by any Argentine player in a single World Cup. This iconic performance cemented his legacy as the hero of 1978.