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Top Argentinean Youth Players Season 1999/2000
Name: Juan Roman Riquelme
Current Club: Boca Juniors (Arg)
DOB: 24/6/78
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: The quintessential attacking midfielder or creative play maker.
Riquelme, seems to possess all the attributes of a level headed star. An
excellent dribbler, Riquelme also maintains a high degree of precision and
is therefore a very accurate passer of the ball. He also has an equally
strong shot with either foot. Also, renowned for his physical balance,
competitive work rate and effectiveness from set pieces. Performed very
admirably for the senior national side during last year’s Copa America
Tournament that was held in Paraguay, in where he was given the opportunity
of leading Argentina's offence. He was also an important part of Argentina's
1997 youth winning championship side. Many of the larger European clubs such
as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus have monitored his progress. Could
have left for Europe a while ago but has opted to stay in Argentina in order
to gain greater experience.
Name: Pablo Aimar
Current Club: River Plate (Arg)
DOB: 3/11/79
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: A team mate and close friend of Saviola at River Plate, Aimar is a
fantastically talented attacking midfielder or play-maker with superb
dribbling skills. A very fine passer of the ball, perhaps Aimar’s greatest
gift is his vision and effortless skill in where it is almost impossible to
dispossess the ball from his skillful feet. Countless goal scoring
opportunities have emerged from his inventive mind. He has also been the
author of some great goals. Seems, to read the game very well this is
complimented by a good work rate. Has been compared to being a finer version
of Ariel Ortega. An integral part of the Argentinean youth sides, in where
he won a gold medal at the World Youth Championships that were held in
Malaysia in 1997. A number of European clubs such as Manchester Utd,
Inter Milan, AC Milan and Parma have been linked to Aimar. Has been capped
by Argentina at senior level. He should play a role in the on going qualifying
games for the 2002 World Cup.
Name: Javier Saviola
Current Club: River Plate (Arg)
DOB: 11/12/81
Position: Forward
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: Nicknamed “el conejito” which translates into the little rabbit,
Saviola, burst onto the scene and made his league debut at the tender age of
16. Widely, regarded as the next “big thing” to emerge from South America.
Western journalists have likened this wonder-boy to being a cross between
Maradona and Pele. Positionally, he is more of a forward than either Maradona
or Pele, but unquestionably he possesses a performance level that holds so
much promise of a future legend. A highly skillful player Saviola possesses
tremendous pace, great technique that is combined with excellent dribbling
and shooting skills. Will most definitely move to a large European club in
the future. He was voted South American Footballer of the Year in 1999. Last
season (Apertura 1999) he finished as top goal scorer in the Argentinean
league with 15 goals in 19 matches. Already monitored at his early age by
some of Europe’s largest clubs.
Name: Leandro Romagnoli
Current Club: San Lorenzo (Arg)
DOB: 17/3/81
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: This guy may have it all. An extraordinary attacking midfielder who
adapts his game as a playmaker. Romagnoli, is possessed with dynamism,
mobility, creativity, intelligence and great ball skills. Has the ability to
thread his way through the toughest defenses. A fine talent with the ball
Romagnoli, has shown a sense of maturity and a first rate understanding of the
game. He can also be very effective from set pieces and is a convincingly
impressive play-maker. A future star in the making, that has shown clear signs
of being very gifted. He has been strongly linked with a move to Europe.
AC Milan have been closely monitoring his progress.
Name: Aldo Duscher
Current Club: Sporting Lisbon (Por)
DOB: 22/3/79
Position: Defensive Midfielder
Previous Club: Newell’s Old Boy’s (Arg)
Comments: A player that should have a great future in the game. Duscher, has
great natural ability and may emerge into the best defensive midfielder of his
generation. He is a refined player with excellent technique and vision. A
highly accurate passer of the ball, Duscher is a solid performer who is also
known for his recuperation and distribution skills. He has performed very well
for his club Sporting Lisbon of Portugal and has been linked with a move to
several of the big Italian clubs such as Parma that are looking to secure his
services.
Name: Leandro Cufre
Current Club: Giminisa y Esgrima La Plata (Arg)
DOB: 9/5/78
Position: Central Defender
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: Another member of Argentina’s National youth teams that has
developed into a talented, elegant, composed and highly reliable emerging
Central Defender. Cufre, has great positional sense that is combined with
great technique. Also, noted for his strong aerial and tackling abilities.
A highly rated player that also looks good when going forward. A future move
to a top European club is likely.
Name: Esteban Cambiasso
Current Club: Real Madrid (Spa) on loan to Independiente (Arg)
DOB: 18/8/80
Position: Defensive Midfielder / Midfielder
Previous Clubs: Argentinos Juniors (Arg)
Comments: After putting on some exceptional performances during the 1997 Youth
World Cup Esteban was transferred to Real Madrid at the age of 16. He was
loaned back to Argentinean club Independiente for one year. He is expected
back in Madrid in July 2000. A highly talented player with great long term
potential. He has captained several of Argentina’s youth sides.
Name: Ernesto Farias
Current Club: Estudiantes De La Plata (Arg)
DOB: 29/5/80
Position: Forward
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: A quick explosive forward with good shooting and dribbling skills
and an eye for goal. Farias, has been having a fine season with his club.
Does, plenty of work off the ball. Yet another member of Argentina’s youth
sides. A highly rated player with very good long term prospects.
Name: Juan Fernandez
Current Club: Estudiantes De La Plata (Arg)
Previous Clubs: None
DOB: 5/3/80
Position: Defender
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: Tenacious, powerhouse of a defender that is well composed in the
midst of difficult defensive moments and is turning out to be quite an
inspiration for his club. A good man marker and strong in the air he has
performed admirably for his club and for Argentina at youth levels.
Name: Gabriel Milito
Current Club: Independiente (Arg)
DOB: 7/9/80
Position: Central Defender
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: An important member of Argentina’s youth sides, Milito is a tough,
pacey no-nonsense defender. Maintains, an excellent control of his back line,
has strong aerial and tackling abilities. Has been linked with a move to one
of the larger European clubs.
Name: Daniel Montenegro
Current Club: Marseille (Fra) on loan to Independiente (Arg)
DOB: 28/3/79
Previous Club: Huracan (Arg)
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Comments: Yet, another attacking midfielder that can also act as a playmaker.
Montenegro, was actually on Manchester United’s short list during the Summer
of 1999. He was eventually transferred to Marseille, but was not able to hold
down a first team place. He was loaned back to Independiente of Argentina, in
order to gain first team experience and has been playing very well. Known for
his creativity, accurate passing and competitive work rate. Montenegro, has
good technique and is most effective playing just behind the forward line.
Name: Damian Alvarez
Current Club: River Plate (Arg)
DOB: 24/5/79
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: A player that has essentially grown into Pablo Aimar’s understudy
at River Plate. Not that he is second rate himself. Alvarez, has great ball
skills and is a good passer. He will be given a greater opportunity to
develop himself and gain valuable first team experience once Aimar heads off
to play for a big European club. An all round good attacking midfielder that
can perform on either side of the pitch.
Name: Guillermo Pereyra
Current Club: River Plate (Arg)
DOB: 20/2/80
Position: Defensive Midfielder / Midfielder
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: A potentially great midfielder in the making, Guillermo offers a
sense of versatility and can act as an effective defensive midfielder or a
supporting midfielder. He also has a strong shot and is a tireless player
with a high level of stamina.
Name: Andres D’Alessandro
Current Club: River Plate (Arg)
DOB: 15/04/81
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: The British Newspapers proclaimed that “New Maradona” had been
crowned. This after D’Alessandro put on a dazzling display during Argentina's
friendly in February, 2000 against England at youth level. Andres, possesses
a truly gifted left foot and although it may be premature to associate him
with a past legend, the prospects for this emerging youngster are very good.
He is consistent in the quality of football for which he has gained so much
favorable attention. Several of the larger English clubs such as Liverpool,
Chelsea and Spurs were linked with D’Alessandro after his performance
against England.
Name: Cristian Ledesma
Current Club: River Plate (Arg)
DOB: 28/11/78
Position: Defensive Midfielder / Midfielder
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: An intelligent, poised midfielder that offers a sense of versatility.
Ledesma, offers good offensive and defensive skills. Needs to continue his
good form in the first team.
Name: Alfredo Moreno
Current Club: Boca Juniors (Arg)
DOB: 12/01/80
Position: Forward
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: A lively twenty year old that was handed an opportunity to fill in
for the injured star center forward Martin Palermo. He has not only filled in
for the injured star striker, Moreno has made a strong name for himself, he
has been scoring very regularly. In one particular week he scored eight goals. Inclusive of five in a Copa Libertadores match. A true predator in the penalty box he is a lethal finisher in the making. The next year will be vital for his overall development. Only time will tell
if his good fortune and decisiveness if front of goal will continue.
Name: Julio Marchant
Current Club: Boca Juniors (Arg)
DOB: 11/1/80
Position: Defensive Midfielder / Midfielder
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: Has been given a run into the first team this season after Diego
Cagna was transferred to a club in Spain. A seemingly fine recuperator and
distributor of the ball, Marchant can act as either a defensive or anchor
midfielder. Has been performing consistently and has secured a first team
place.
Name: Luciano Galletti
Current Club: Parma (Ita) on loan to Napoli (Ita)
DOB: 9/4/80
Position: Forward
Previous Club: Estudiantes De La Plata (Arg)
Comments: Transferred to Parma in the Summer of 1999. Galletti, who has
excelled in his performances for his former club Estudiantes and for
Argentina’s youth sides not yet broken into Parma’s first team. He is a
very fast player, with good dribbling skills.
Name: Carlos Sebastian Roldan
Current Club: Lanus (Arg)
DOB: 12/9/79
Position: Defender
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: Strong, reliable cool headed defender, Roldan has great defensive
abilities. He played a vital role in a number of Argentina’s youth sides.
Name: Lionel Scaloni
DOB: 16/5/78
Current Club: Deportivo La Coruna (Spa)
Previous Club: Newell’s Old Boy’s (Arg)
Position: Midfielder
Comments: A combative midfielder that brings his inspiration onto the pitch.
Scaloni, is a competitive player with a first rate understanding of the game
and a gifted ball winner. A consistent player, that battles until the very
end he is a midfielder with much promise. Good all around ball skills and
passing ability. Has yet to establish himself as a regular in the first team
for his current club.
Name: Fabricio Coloccini
Current Club: AC Milan (Ita)
DOB: 22/1/82
Position: Central Defender
Previous Club: Boca Juniors (Arg)
Comments: Made one league senior league appreance for his former club Boca
Juniors and was controversially transferred to AC Milan. Applauded by analysts
as a potentially great future defender. Coloccini, is a self-assured, natural
defender with great skills and technique. A good tackler with an intuitive
sense of the game, he also adds a further dimension to his game as he is
strong going forward.
Name: Ezequiel Gonzalez
Current Club: Rosario Central (Arg)
DOB: 10/7/80
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: Very explosive with the ball, Ezqueil is a sensational dribbler
with good ball control skills, balance and the creativity to open up defenses
with a sense of composure and ease. Has performed with consistency and left
many in awe of a string of dazzling displays.
Name: Damian Manso
Current Club: Newell’s Old Boy’s (Arg)
DOB: 6/6/79
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: A highly skillful dribbler with a sense of imagination that has been
suprising Argentinean defences with his deft touch of the ball, Manso is a
very promising prospect. He supports the forward line well and often plays a
free role. For an attacking midfielder he gets into good goal scoring positions
and has scored some superb goals himself.
Name: Sixto Peralta
Current Club: Racing Club (Arg)
DOB: 16/4/79
Position: Forward
Previous Clubs: Huracan (Arg)
Comments: Quick, skillful forward with good crossing and finishing abilities.
Peralta, has the mobility to accelerate well with the ball. An unselfish player
that is effective in producing consistently impressive performances.
Name: Cristian Grabinski
Current Club: Newell’s Old Boy’s (Arg)
DOB: 12/1/80
Position: Defender
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: A hardworking competitive defender that is efficient and reliable.
Has shown good promise in his defensive abilities.
Name: German Rivarola
Current Club: Rosario Central (Arg)
DOB: 18/4/79
Position: Defender
Previous Clubs: None
Comments: An up and coming player that has been convincing in his abilities.
Rivarola, is a solid defender that has good offensive abilities for a defender.
He has been gaining experience and has improved his level of play.
Zarmair Keshishian
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