Javier Pedro Saviola Capital Federal (Argentina) 11 December 1981 168 cm 61 kg 4 international Debut 28 July 2001 Biography In his first season at Barcelona and after having been the most exciting signing of season 2001-02, Saviola is showing why there were so many people waiting on him at Barcelona airport when he arrived in the city. Javier Pedro Saviola is considered as one of the stars of football and has all the qualities to really stand out at FC Barcelona. Known in his country as el conejo, the rabbit, the Argentinean played all his football there with River Plate and lived out the experience of making a first team debut at the age of sixteen. With a scoring average of 0.48 goals per game, he made history in the Buenos Aires club and managed to win two titles, the Apertura Trophy of 1999 and the Clausara Trophy of 2000. This forward lead the Argentina under 20 team to victory in the under 20 World Cup played in his country and was also top goal scorer and player of the tournament. Position The young FC Barcelona forward is quick, mobile and can escape from his markers in very tight areas. He as a very keen eye for goal which is up there with the best in the business. In his first season with FC Barcelona he has shown his quality is not in doubt. He finds space easily, making passes from midfield a joy for the players there, often finding himself one-to-one with the goalkeeper and finishing with class. It is worth pointing out the relationship that he has struck up on the pitch with players such as Kluivert and Xavi. Honours River Plate 1999-00 Calusura Championship 1998-99 Apertura Championship Argentina national team 2000-01 Under 20 World Championship -- The only interesting answers are those which destroy the questions --

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