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(Argentine Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Striker / Attacking Midfielder) Mario Kempes, an Argentine ex-footballer, was famous for his goal-scoring prowess as a striker or attacking midfielder. He excelled with Valencia in La Liga, clinching the league's top goalscorer title twice. Internationally, Kempes played a pivotal role in Argentina's 1978 World Cup triumph by scoring two goals in the final and receiving the Golden Boot and Golden Ball accolades. He was also honored as the South American Footballer of the Year and Onze d'Or European Footballer of the Year.