1991 Copa America Top Scorer
Scores six goals as Argentina win the Copa America and finishes as the tournament's leading scorer.
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Gabriel Batistuta Biography and Timeline
Follow Gabriel Batistuta through 20 dated historical records for Argentina.
Gabriel Batistuta, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1991–2002Years on this page
1991
Batistuta Signs for Fiorentina
Gabriel Batistuta joins Fiorentina from Boca Juniors and starts the decade-long goalscoring association that makes him a club legend.
1992
Batistuta Becomes Viola's Leading Finisher
Gabriel Batistuta's powerful shooting and aerial ability establish him as the principal goal threat in Fiorentina's Serie A attack.
1993
Two Goals in 1993 Copa America Final
Scores both Argentina goals in the 2-1 Copa America final victory over Mexico.
1994
World Cup Hat-Trick Against Greece
Scores a hat-trick as Argentina defeat Greece 4-0 in their opening World Cup match.
World Cup Penalty Against Romania
Scores from the penalty spot in Argentina's 3-2 World Cup round-of-sixteen defeat by Romania.
Batistuta Fires Fiorentina Back to Serie A
Gabriel Batistuta supplies decisive goals as Fiorentina win the second-tier championship and secure an immediate return to Serie A.
Batistuta Supports Fiorentina Promotion
Batistuta stays with Fiorentina during their Serie B season and supplies a formidable scoring presence for Ranieri's promotion-winning team.
1995
1995 Copa America Top Scorer
Scores four goals to finish as joint leading scorer at the Copa America.
Batistuta Claims Serie A Top Scorer Title
Gabriel Batistuta finishes the 1994–95 Serie A season with 26 goals, winning the Capocannoniere award for Fiorentina.
Batistuta Record Consecutive Serie A Scoring
Batistuta scores in eleven consecutive Serie A matches, an extraordinary sequence during Ranieri's rebuilding of Fiorentina.
1996
Batistuta Double in Italian Cup Final
Batistuta scores both Fiorentina goals in a 2–0 Coppa Italia final second leg against Atalanta, securing the trophy under Ranieri.
Batistuta Scores as Fiorentina Win Italian Cup
Gabriel Batistuta's finishing is central to Fiorentina's successful 1995–96 Coppa Italia campaign against Atalanta.
Batistuta Double Wins Fiorentina Super Cup
Gabriel Batistuta struck both Fiorentina goals in a two one victory over Milan, giving the Florence club its first Italian Super Cup.
1998
World Cup Hat-Trick Against Jamaica
Scores a hat-trick as Argentina defeat Jamaica 5-0 in the World Cup group stage.
World Cup Penalty Against England
Scores an early penalty as Argentina draw 2-2 with England before winning the shootout.
Batistuta Starts Prolific Serie A Campaign
Gabriel Batistuta scores relentlessly as Fiorentina mount an ambitious title challenge under Giovanni Trapattoni.
1999
Batistuta Fires Fiorentina to Champions League Place
Gabriel Batistuta's goals help Fiorentina finish third in Serie A and qualify for Europe's leading club competition.
2000
Batistuta Leaves Fiorentina as Club Icon
Gabriel Batistuta transfers to Roma after nine years of goals at Fiorentina, closing an extraordinary era for the Florence supporters.
2002
World Cup Winning Goal Against Nigeria
Heads the only goal as Argentina defeat Nigeria in their opening World Cup match.
Records, sources and methodology
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