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Encyclopedia > Javier Mascherano
Javier Mascherano
Personal information
Full name Javier Alejandro Mascherano
Date of birth 7 June 1984 (1984-06-07) (age 23)
Place of birth    San Lorenzo, Argentina
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position Defensive midfielder
Club information
Current club Liverpool
Number 20
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2003–2005
2005–2006
2006–2007
2007–		 River Plate
Corinthians
West Ham United
Liverpool		 46 (0)
17 (0)
05 (0)
30 (1)   
National team2
2003– Argentina 36 (2)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 22:02, 19 April 2008 (UTC).
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of 16:16, 12 July 2007 (UTC).
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Javier Alejandro Mascherano (pronounced IPA: [ˌmaskeˈɾano]) (born 7 June 1984 in San Lorenzo, Santa Fe) is an Argentine football player who currently plays for Liverpool. He joined the club on loan from Media Sports Investments in January 2007 and later signed permanently for Liverpool in February 2008. Mascherano holds an Italian passport due to his ancestry.[1] Mascherano's two most used nicknames (in Argentina) are Masche[2] and Jefecito (Little chief).[3] is the 158th day of the year (159th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... San Lorenzo is a city in the south of the province of Santa Fe, Argentina, located north of Rosario, on the western shore of the Paraná River, and forming one end of the Greater Rosario metropolitan area, approximately at 32°49′59″ S 60°51′39″ W. It is the... Santa Fe is a province of Argentina, located in the north of the country. ... Soccer redirects here. ... Liverpool Football Club are an English professional football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside, who play in the Premier League; they are historically the most successful club in the history of English football, having won more trophies than any other English club. ... Media Sports Investments (M.S.I.) is the international fund of investors that runs Brazilian football club Sport Club Corinthians Paulista. ...

Contents

Club Career

River Plate (2003-2005)

Mascherano came through the youth ranks at River Plate in Buenos Aires, Argentina. However, before making his club debut he made his name representing Argentina. For the club from Uruguay see Club Atlético River Plate (Uruguay), for the one from Paraguay see Club Atlético River Plate (Asunción) Club Atlético River Plate, known also as River Plate or simply River, is an Argentine sports club best known for its football team, established... For other uses, see Buenos Aires (disambiguation). ...


His River Plate league debut came on August 3, 2003 against Nueva Chicago. River won 2-1. After returning from the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship, Mascherano was straight back into action for River in the 2003 Copa Sudamericana final. Over the two legs River were beaten 4-3 by Peruvian club Cienciano. is the 215th day of the year (216th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nueva Chicago is an Argentine football club based out of the Mataderos barrio of Buenos Aires, which is also called Nueva Chicago. ... The 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in United Arab Emirates between November 27 and December 19, 2003. ... The Copa Sudamericana (English: South American Cup, Portuguese: Copa Sulamericana) is an international football cup competition played annually by clubs of South America. ... Club Sportivo Cienciano is a football (soccer) club from Cuzco, Peru. ...


Mascherano won his first silverware when River won the 2003-04 Clausura (Closing) championship. In the 2004 Copa Libertadores River reached the semi-final, but lost on penalties to arch-rivals Boca Juniors. The 2003-04 Argentine First Division season saw Boca Juniors ecstatic after a title run that also included the Intercontinental Cup. ... The Copa Toyota Libertadores (also known as Copa Libertadores de América) (Portuguese: Copa Libertadores da América or Taça Libertadores da América, English: Liberators Cup) is a Football cup competition played annually by the top clubs of South America. ... Boca Juniors redirects here. ...


Around this time several clubs including Real Madrid, and Deportivo de La Coruña declared an interest in signing Mascherano, but River Plate turned down all offers, saying that none of the interested parties were prepared to pay enough. Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Madrid. ... Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña, S.A.D. (in English Corunna Royal Sports Club) is a Spanish football club. ...


2004-05 was not a successful season for River, finishing 3rd in the Apertura championship and only 10th in the Clausura. In the Copa Libertadores River again lost in the semi-final, this time to São Paulo. São Paulo Futebol Clube, usually called São Paulo FC or just São Paulo, is a traditional Brazilian football team from São Paulo, founded on January 25, 1930, and re-founded on December 16, 1935. ...


After the Confederations Cup in Germany, Brazilian club Corinthians acquired Mascherano from River Plate for US$ 15 million. Final kick-off The 2005 Confederations Cup football tournament was held in Germany, between June 15 and June 29, 2005. ... Sport Club Corinthians Paulista is a Brazilian sports club, based in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, most known for its football team, is a traditional and popular Brazilian football club. ...


Corinthians (2005-2006)

The Brazilian Série A runs from April, so Mascherano joined Corinthians in mid-season. After playing only nine games for his new club, on September 2005, Mascherano suffered a stress fracture to his left foot causing him to miss the end of the season. He went back to Argentina to be operated on by the National team doctor and recuperate.[4][5][6][7] However, Corinthians still claimed the 2005 Série A championship with the team captained by Mascherano's Argentine compatriot, Carlos Tévez. Sport Club Corinthians Paulista is a Brazilian sports club, based in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, most known for its football team, is a traditional and popular Brazilian football club. ... Corinthians won the 35th edition of the Brazilian national championship, claiming their fourth national title. ... Carlos Alberto Tévez (born 5 February 1984 in Ciudadela, Buenos Aires) is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Premier League champions Manchester United. ...


In total, Mascherano was out of action for six months, only returning on 5 March 2006.[8] Corinthians were forced to start their 2006 Copa Libertadores without Mascherano, but he returned in time for the Round of 16 tie against River Plate, which Corinthians lost. The 2006 Brazilian Série A also went badly for Corinthians, and at one stage they were battling against relegation. In June, the league season was interrupted for the 2006 World Cup. This article is about the day. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Copa Toyota Libertadores 2006 is the current season of the Latin American Copa Libertadores de América football club tournament. ... The 36th season of the Campeonato Brasileiro began on April 15, 2006, and is scheduled to end on December 3, 2006. ... 2006 World Cup redirects here. ...


Although his performance drew the attention of European clubs, he stated his desire to remain with Corinthians, to help with the relegation battle, and postponed any transfer until January at the earliest.[9] However, hours before the summer 2006 transfer window closed, Mascherano joined West Ham United for an undisclosed fee along with team-mate Carlos Tévez.[10] Current season West Ham United Football Club is an English football club based in Upton Park, London Borough of Newham, East London, and have played their home matches at the 35,303 capacity Boleyn Ground stadium since 1904. ... Carlos Alberto Tévez (born 5 February 1984 in Ciudadela, Buenos Aires) is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Premier League champions Manchester United. ...


West Ham (2006-Jan 2007)

During the summer of 2006 Mascherano was linked with top clubs around europe, he stated he would relish playing in Spain for Real Madrid or Barcelona but he was snapped up by West ham. The move to West Ham was seen as surprising, with many of Europe's top clubs having been linked with Mascherano all summer. There were many rumours about the nature of the transfer, primarily regarding Media Sports Investment's interest in buying-out West Ham. Rumours included speculation as to whether West Ham truly owned the players, and also that if a high enough (£112 million was touted) offer was received West Ham would be forced to sell.[11] (It has since been discovered that Global Soccer Agencies and Mystere Services are the companies that owned Mascherano.)[12] Media Sports Investment is the international fund of investors that runs Brazilian football (soccer) club Sport Club Corinthians Paulista. ...


Before Mascherano joined, West Ham had won one game, drawn one and lost one. However upon his arrival the team went into freefall, losing eight games and drawing one game in all competitions before their next win on 29 October. During this time, Mascherano rarely featured in the team, despite their struggles, prompting rumours about financial clauses related to the amount of time he was actually played. In October, the Argentina national coach, Alfio Basile, declared that he hoped Mascherano would leave West Ham "as soon as possible," and "I hope for God's sake that Mascherano can go to Juventus."[13] is the 302nd day of the year (303rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Alfio Rubén Basile (born November 1, 1943 in Bahía Blanca), known as Coco, is an Argentine football (soccer) coach and former player. ...


On 16 January 2007, Liverpool requested clearance from FIFA to take Mascherano on loan from West Ham.[14] FIFA's rules state that no player can play for more than two different clubs between 1 July and 30 June the following year, but Mascherano had already played for both Corinthians and West Ham during this time. is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Liverpool Football Club are an English professional football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside, who play in the Premier League; they are historically the most successful club in the history of English football, having won more trophies than any other English club. ... This article is about the international association football organization. ...


FIFA approved the deal on 31 January 2007.[15] However, although Liverpool submitted his registration details before the midnight transfer deadline, England's Premier League did not immediately announce whether it would allow Mascherano to play for Liverpool, saying that it wanted to "take time to satisfy itself with the proposed arrangements".[16] This article is about the international association football organization. ... is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... For other sports leagues which may be referred to by this name, see List of professional sports leagues. ...


In a further twist, it was announced on 2 March that the Premier League were charging West Ham with breaking rule B13, concerning acting in good faith, and rule U18, which concerns the influence of third-party ownership.[17] On 27 April the Premier League issued West Ham a world-record fine of £5.5 million.[18] is the 61st day of the year (62nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...


Liverpool (Jan 2007-Present)

Mascherano in action for Liverpool
Mascherano in action for Liverpool

On 10 February, Liverpool added Mascherano to their Champions League squad and gave him the number 20 shirt. Eventually, on 20 February 2007, Mascherano's move to Liverpool became official after the Premier League accepted Liverpool's request to register the player at Anfield.[19] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... is the 41st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... European Cup redirects here. ... is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...


Mascherano made his debut for Liverpool against Sheffield United on 24 February 2007,[20] and was praised by the Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez and team captain Steven Gerrard after Liverpool's 4-0 victory. After playing in a match against Arsenal on 31 March, Benitez called Mascherano a "monster of a player".[21] His first Champions League appearance came in the quarter-final first leg against PSV in Eindhoven on 3 April. Hastily establishing himself as a starter at the club, Mascherano played in the Champions League Final that year against AC Milan, which Liverpool lost 2–1. He was voted Liverpool's man of the match by the fans on the official Liverpool website.[22] Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. ... is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Liverpools coach Rafael Benitez holds the trophy after Liverpools victory in the UEFA Champions League in Istanbul, Turkey 25th May, 2005. ... Steven George Gerrard MBE (IPA: []) (born 30 May 1980, Whiston, Merseyside) is an English football player. ... Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ... is the 90th day of the year (91st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Rafael (Rafa) Benitez Maudes, (born 16 April 1960 in Madrid, Spain), is a football manager, appointed on 16 June 2004 as the manager of Liverpool F.C. in England in succession to Gérard Houllier. ... PSV redirects here. ... Country Province Government  - Mayor G.Braks (CDA) Area (2006)  - Municipality 88. ... is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The 2007 UEFA Champions League Final was a football match played at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece, on 23 May 2007, to decide the winner of the 2006–07 UEFA Champions League. ... AC Milan is an Italian football club. ...


Following months of speculation, Mascherano signed a four-year permanent contract with Liverpool on 29 February 2008, ending his association with Media Sports Investments.[23] The transfer, which reportedly cost Liverpool £18.6m,[24] was allowed to go through as Mascherano was not contracted to another club, making him exempt from the rules of the transfer window. He scored his first Premier League and Liverpool goal on March 15 2008, with a 25 yard strike against Reading. Javier Mascherano is now seen as one of, if not the best defensive midfield players in the world! due to solid and eye catching performences, javier is quickly becoming a fans fravorite at anfield and they refer to him as tommy.A popular liverpudlian name.[25]. February 29 is a day added into a leap year of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... For other sports leagues which may be referred to by this name, see List of professional sports leagues. ...


International career

In September 2001, Mascherano was part of the Argentina team that finished fourth in the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championship. His impact at youth levels was such that he made his senior international debut before playing a single minute for River Plate's first team. That international debut came in a friendly against Uruguay on July 16, 2003.[26] The FIFA U-17 World Championship 2001 was held in the cities of Port of Spain, Malabar, Marabella, Couva, and Arima in Trinidad and Tobago between 13 September and 30 September 2001. ... is the 197th day of the year (198th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Halfway through the 2003-04 Apertura (Opening) championship Mascherano was called up to play in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship. Argentina again finished fourth with Mascherano the team's outstanding player.[27] Mascherano was however suspended for the third place match. The 2003-04 Argentine First Division season saw Boca Juniors ecstatic after a title run that also included the Intercontinental Cup. ... The 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in United Arab Emirates between November 27 and December 19, 2003. ...


In January 2004, Mascherano joined up with Argentina's under-23 team for the South American Pre-Olímpico tournament in Chile. Argentina won the tournament.


At the end of the 2003-2004 season Mascherano was included in the squad for the 2004 Copa América. Argentina lost to Brazil on penalties in the final, but Mascherano impressed enough to be voted Argentina's player of the tournament by his team-mates.[27] The Copa América 2004 was a football tournament held in Peru, from July 6 to July 25, 2004. ...


In August 2004, Mascherano was part of the gold medal-winning Argentine team at the 2004 Summer Olympics. The football (soccer) tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics started on August 11, (two days before the opening ceremony), and ended on August 28. ... The ceremony for the lighting of the flame is arranged as a pagan pageant, with priestesses dancing. ...


In June 2005, Mascherano joined up with the national team for the Confederations Cup in Germany. Argentina met Brazil in the final and lost 4-1. Final kick-off The 2005 Confederations Cup football tournament was held in Germany, between June 15 and June 29, 2005. ...


In the 2006 World Cup, Mascherano played every minute of every game for Argentina. 2006 World Cup redirects here. ...


In July 2007, Masche scored his first two goals for the senior Argentina's team during the Copa América 2007 and was widely selected as the best Argentine player in a squad full of stars.[28] The Copa América 2007 was the 42nd edition of the Copa América, the main international football tournament for South America. ...


Honours

Olympic medal record
Men's Football
Gold 2004 Athens Team

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Club

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Country

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References

  1. ^ Juventus near to Mascherano deal. channel4.com (2006-12-27). Retrieved on 2007-03-04.
  2. ^ Tevez-Mascherano: "Enfrentar a River, para nosotros es algo distinto". Clarín (Spanish). Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  3. ^ Player profile - Javier Mascherano. SkySports.com. Retrieved on 2007-03-04.
  4. ^ Injury jinx hits Argentina. FIFAWorldCup.yahoo.com (2005-09-28). Retrieved on 2007-03-15.
  5. ^ Argentine players injured. Clarín (Spanish). Retrieved on 2007-03-15.
  6. ^ Operation Ok. GloboEsporte.com (Portuguese) (2005-09-18). Retrieved on 2007-03-15. (Translation)
  7. ^ Out for the rest of 2005. terra.com (Spanish) (2005-09-15). Retrieved on 2007-03-15.
  8. ^ Mascherano returns on 5th March. Olé (Spanish) (2006-02-21). Retrieved on 2007-03-15.
  9. ^ Argentine star rules out exit. SkySports.com (2006-08-02). Retrieved on 2007-03-04.
  10. ^ Hammers complete huge coup. SkySports.com (2006-08-31). Retrieved on 2007-03-04.
  11. ^ Eyebrows raised at deal shrouded in mystery. The Guardian (2006-09-01). Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  12. ^ Third-party deals that landed West Ham in the mire. The Guardian (2007-04-28). Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
  13. ^ Argentines urged to quit West Ham. BBC Sport (2006-10-05). Retrieved on 2007-03-04.
  14. ^ Liverpool make Mascherano request. BBC Sport (16 January 2007). Retrieved on 2007-03-05.
  15. ^ Liverpool cleared to sign Mascherano. The Guardian (31 January 2007). Retrieved on 2007-03-05.
  16. ^ New twist in Mascherano transfer. BBC Sport (2007-02-01). Retrieved on 2007-03-05.
  17. ^ Hammers charged by Premier League. BBC Sport (2007-03-02). Retrieved on 2007-03-05.
  18. ^ West Ham handed record £5.5m fine. BBC Sport (2007-04-27). Retrieved on 2007-04-27.
  19. ^ Mascherano free to join Liverpool. BBC Sport (2007-02-20). Retrieved on 2007-03-05.
  20. ^ Liverpool 4-0 Sheffield United. LiverpoolFC.tv (2007-02-26). Retrieved on 2007-03-05.
  21. ^ Rafa encouraged by talks. SkySports.com (2007-04-03). Retrieved on 2007-04-04.
  22. ^ Mascherano voted fans star man v Milan. liverpoolfc.tv (2007-05-26). Retrieved on 2007-05-26.
  23. ^ "Mascherano signs Liverpool deal", BBC Sport, 2008-02-29. Retrieved on 2008-02-29. 
  24. ^ "Liverpool complete £18.6m move for Mascherano", guardian.co.uk, 2008-02-29. Retrieved on 2008-02-29. 
  25. ^ http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N159195080315-1815.htm
  26. ^ Argentina player profile - 8 Javier Mascherano. FIFAWorldCup.yahoo.com. Retrieved on 2007-03-04.
  27. ^ a b Player to Watch: Mascherano making waves in Argentina. FIFAWorldCup.yahoo.com (2004-09-27). Retrieved on 2007-03-04.
  28. ^ Jefe y patrón (spanish)

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Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 61st day of the year (62nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... This article is about the day. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... This article is about the day. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 57th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... This article is about the day. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 94th day of the year (95th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 146th day of the year (147th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 146th day of the year (147th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... February 29 is a day added into a leap year of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... February 29 is a day added into a leap year of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... February 29 is a day added into a leap year of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... February 29 is a day added into a leap year of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 63rd day of the year (64th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 270th day of the year (271st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 63rd day of the year (64th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Persondata
NAME Mascherano, Javier Alejandro
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Mascherano, Javi