RIQUELME

Juan Román Riquelme (born June 24, 1978 in San Fernando, Buenos Aires, Argentina) is an Argentine professional football attacking midfielder, who is at La Liga team Villarreal, but has recently signed a contract with Argentinean side Boca Juniors. Riquelme is also part of the Argentina national football team. Also he is one of the best midfielders on the word.

Personal information
Full name Juan Román Riquelme
Date of birth June 24, 1978 (1978-06-24) (age 29)
Place of birth San Fernando, Argentina
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Playing position Central Midfielder midfielder
Club information
Current club Boca Juniors
Number 10
Youth clubs
Argentinos Juniors
Boca Juniors
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1996-2002
2002-2003
2003-2007
2007
2008 Boca Juniors
FC Barcelona
Villarreal CF
→ Boca Juniors (loan)
Boca Juniors 151 (38)
030 0(3)
105 (35)
024 (10)
0 (0)
National team2
1997-present Argentina 044 (17)
1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 3 December 2007.
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of 17 November 2007.
* Appearances (Goals)