(May 3, 1985, Villa Gobernador Gálvez, Argentina)
One of the fastest, most hard-working and creative forwards and wingers of his generation, Ezequiel “Pocho” Lavezzi stood out for his refined technique, one-on-one dribbling, and excellent ball control. His attacking versatility made him a standout talent at major European clubs as well as with the Argentine National Team.
Achievements and Records:
- Signed by SCC Napoli in 2007 for around €6 million and quickly became a fan favorite.
- Won the Coppa Italia with SCC Napoli in 2012.
- Transferred to Paris Saint-Germain in 2012 for €26.5 million, becoming one of Ligue 1’s marquee signings.
- With PSG, he lifted three Ligue 1 titles, one Coupe de France, two Coupe de la Ligue, and one Trophée des Champions.
- With Argentina, he won Olympic gold in Beijing 2008, finished runner-up at the 2014 World Cup, and reached two Copa América finals (2015 and 2016).
Teams:
- Argentina National Team (AFA)
- Estudiantes (Argentina)
- San Lorenzo (Argentina)
- SCC Napoli (Italy)
- Paris Saint-Germain (France)
- Hebei China Fortune (China)
Honors:
- Argentine Primera División – Clausura 2007 (San Lorenzo)
- Coppa Italia (Napoli, 2011-12)
- Ligue 1 (Paris Saint-Germain, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15)
- Coupe de France (Paris Saint-Germain, 2014-15)
- Coupe de la Ligue (Paris Saint-Germain, 2013-14, 2014-15)
- Trophée des Champions (Paris Saint-Germain, 2013)
- Olympic Gold Medal (Argentina, 2008)
- FIFA World Cup Runner-up (Argentina, 2014)
- Copa América Runner-up (Argentina, 2015, 2016)
