*Museum Gem World Cup 1978 Champion* Luis Galvan #2 Talleres de Cordoba (Argentina) for Argentine First Division Torneo Metropolitano 1980.

Provenance: *PLAYER COLLECTION* direct provenance from former River Plate Player*

Luis Adolfo Galván (born 24 February 1948 in Fernández, Santiago del Estero) is a retired Argentine footballer, who played in the centre back position. He played for Argentina when the team won 1978 World Cup.

Galván played his first game of his 8-year international career for Argentina in 1975. He played for Argentina at the 1975 Pan American Games.The indisputable highlight of his footballing career came in 1978 when he was selected to represent Argentina at the Argentina 78 tournament. He played all games in the tournament alongside captain Daniel Passarella which included the World Cup Final in the Monumental, where Argentina beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time, to win their first World Cup.


Galván was selected to play for Argentina at Spain 82, but the albicelestes had a disappointing campaign, eliminated in the 2nd group phase. He retired from international football one year later in 1983, at the age of 35. Galván made a total of 34 appearances for Argentina.

Shirt details: Hai Sport trademark. Size 40. Number stamped / painted on the shirt. See photos for all details!!