Javier Mascherano

About Javier Mascherano

Argentine defensive midfielder who debuted for Argentina's national team in 2005 and joined FC Barcelona in 2010.

Javier Alejandro Mascherano is an Argentine retired professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder or centre-back. Mascherano began his career at River Plate, where he earned his first senior honours, the Argentine Primera División, in 2003–04. He moved to Brazilian side Corinthians in 2005, winning the Brazilian Série A in his first season. Mascherano then moved to Europe, signing for Premier League side West Ham United, but his brief time at the club was blighted by unusual contract terms with Global Soccer Agencies. At the beginning of 2007, he joined Liverpool on loan, reaching the final of the UEFA Champions League, before he signed with the club for £18.7 million. After three years playing for Liverpool, Mascherano joined Barcelona in 2010, where he changed his position of defensive midfielder to full central defender. With Barcelona, he won five La Liga championships, two UEFA Champions League titles, and two FIFA Club World Cups, among other honours.

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Trivia

He was given two nicknames in Argentina, Masche and el Jefecito, both of which mean The Little Chief.

Javier Mascherano before fame

He began his professional career with River Plate when he was 19 years old.

Achievement of Javier Mascherano

He was given two nicknames in Argentina, Masche and el Jefecito, both of which mean The Little Chief.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$40 Million

Javier Mascherano family life

With his wife Fernanda Mascherano, he had a daughter named Lola.

Associations of Javier Mascherano

He became teammates with Lionel Messi on Argentina's national team in 2005 and on F.C. Barcelona in 2010.

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