(June 20, 1989, Córdoba, Argentina)
One of the most elegant and creative attacking midfielders of his generation, Javier Pastore stood out for his vision, ball control, and ability to create scoring opportunities. Known as a classic “enganche,” he shone at elite European clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain and represented Argentina in World Cups and continental finals.
Achievements and Records:
- Landmark signing for Paris Saint-Germain in 2011, becoming one of the highest transfer fees in Ligue 1 at the time.
- Won five Ligue 1 titles and numerous domestic trophies with PSG, playing a key role in the club’s golden era.
- Named Serie A Young Footballer of the Year in 2010.
- Included in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year for the 2014-15 season.
- Represented Argentina at the 2010 FIFA World Cup and reached two Copa América finals (2015 and 2016).
Teams:
- AFA (Argentina National Team)
- Talleres (Argentina)
- Huracán (Argentina)
- Palermo F.C. (Italy)
- Paris Saint-Germain (France)
- A.S. Roma (Italy)
- Elche C.F. (Spain)
- Qatar S.C. (Qatar)
Honors:
- Ligue 1 (Paris Saint-Germain, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18)
- Coupe de France (Paris Saint-Germain, 2016-17, 2017-18)
- Coupe de la Ligue (Paris Saint-Germain, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18)
- Trophée des Champions (Paris Saint-Germain, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017)
- Copa América Runner-up (Argentina, 2015, 2016)
