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Ezequiel Lavezzi

Ezequiel Iván"Pocho"Lavezzi(Latin American Spanish:[eseˈkjeliˈβanlaˈβesi];born 3 May 1985) is an Argentine former professionalfootballerwho played as aforward.During his career, his most important attributes were his pace, hardworking style of play, technique, creativity, anddribblingability; although he was usually deployed as awinger,he was also used as asecond strikeror as anattacking midfielderon occasion.[2][3]

Ezequiel Lavezzi
Lavezzi in action forParis Saint-Germainin 2013
Personal information
Full name Ezequiel Iván Lavezzi[1]
Date of birth (1985-05-03)3 May 1985(age 39)[1]
Place of birth Villa Gobernador Gálvez,Argentina
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[1]
Position(s) Forward,winger
Youth career
1997–2000 Coronel Aguirre
2000–2001 Boca Juniors
2001–2003 Estudiantes
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2004 Estudiantes 39 (17)
2004–2007 San Lorenzo 84 (25)
2007–2012 Napoli 156 (38)
2012–2016 Paris Saint-Germain 107 (22)
2016–2019 Hebei China Fortune 74 (35)
Total 460 (137)
International career
2005 Argentina U20 7 (1)
2008 Argentina Olympic 10 (9)
2007–2017 Argentina 51 (9)
Medal record
Men'sFootball
RepresentingArgentina
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing Team
FIFA World Cup
Runner-up 2014 Brazil Team
Copa América
Runner-up 2015 Chile Team
Runner-up 2016 United States Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He began his career atEstudiantes (BA),and after one season was signed byGenoa,who loaned him toSan Lorenzo,where he eventually moved on a permanent basis. In 2007, he was signed byNapoliwhere he won the2012 Coppa Italia.His performances there earned him a €26.5 million move toParis Saint-Germainin 2012, where he made over 150 appearances for the club and won threeLigue 1 championships,twoCoupes de la Ligueand oneCoupe de France.He finished his career in China, where he played forHebei China Fortunefrom 2016 to 2019.

Lavezzi represented theArgentina national teamfrom 2007 to 2016. He was part of their team which won an Olympic gold medal in2008,and also helped them reach the finals of the2014 FIFA World Cup,the2015 Copa Américaand theCopa América Centenario.

Club career

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Estudiantes (BA)

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Lavezzi moved to the youth side ofEstudiantes (BA)in 2003 where, over one season, he played 39 games and scored 17 goals.[4]

San Lorenzo

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Known asel Pocho( "the Chubby One" ),[5]he was bought by Italian sideGenoain 2004 for €1 million,[4]but was loaned out straight-away to Argentina sideSan Lorenzo.[6]Here at the age of 19, he competed in theApertura 2004 tournamentscoring eight goals in total over the course of the season; which saw him finish as 4th top scorer.

Lavezzi's most notable contributions included a spectacular effort againstRiver PlateatRiver Plate Stadium.He scored in the 69th minute to give San Lorenzo a famous victory and seriously damage River's title challenge. This gained him the nicknamela Bestia( "the Beast" ) from the Argentine media.[4]

Although it was planned for Lavezzi to return to Genoa after a season on loan, there were problems: while Lavezzi was playing in Argentina, Genoa were involved in an alleged match-fixing scandal which saw them relegated down toSerie C1,the third level ofItalian football.Due to financial constraints, the promising forward was sold to San Lorenzo for €1.2 million.[7]

On his return to San Lorenzo for theApertura 2005season, he managed to help the club up into the top half of the table, and with eight goals, he finished as the overall fourth top scorer. His last act as a San Lorenzo player was to help them to theClausura 2007title, beating outBoca Juniorsby six points.

Napoli

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Lavezzi with Napoli in 2009

Napolihad recently achieved promotion back toSerie A,after finishing as runners-up the previous season inSerie B.Looking to strengthen their squad for a return to the top level, Napoli signed Lavezzi on a five-year contract on 5 July 2007.[8]The transfer deal was worth around €6 million and he was presented before the fans and given the number seven shirt for his first season.

Lavezzi soon made an impact for the club by scoring ahat-trickin a 3–1 victory overPisain theCoppa Italiaat theStadio San Paolo;this was the first hat-trick by a Napoli player in 14 years.[9]The first league goal Lavezzi scored for Napoli came during a 5–0 victory againstUdineseon 2 September 2007. After the match, he was described in reports as "inspirational,"[10]with the media proclaiming, "Napoli's star is born."[10]The Neapolitan club hadn't won a league match by such a large margin since 1988, whenDiego Maradonawas at the club.[11]

The media, as they tend to do to many promising young Argentine players who appear in Italy, have been quick to dub Lavezzi the "New Maradona".[12][13][14]Lavezzi himself, however, played this down, instead comparing himself to another Argentine player,Carlos Tevez.[15]

He completed the2007–08 seasonwith eight goals in 35 games. He quickly became a focal point of the fans' affection with his quick feet and sharpness around the box. In the2008–09 season,he scored seven goals in 30 games. In the season 2009–10 he scored eight goals in 30 games but missed around 10 games because of injuries. Lavezzi stayed at Napoli for the 2010–11 season but was handed the number 22 jersey after he gave his number seven to recently signed strikerEdinson Cavanias a welcome gesture.[citation needed]In the same season, he scored two goals in theUEFA Europa League,againstIF ElfsborgandLiverpoolrespectively, scored six and assisted a further 12 in the Serie A, while also finding the back of the net in aCoppa Italiamatch againstBologna.

Lavezzi scored his first goal of the2011–12 campaignin a commanding 3–1 victory overCesenaon 10 September, opening the scoring in the third minute after controlling a long-ball fromHugo Campagnaro.[16]Lavezzi was named "Man of the Match" as he volleyed in a lobbed pass from strike partner Edinson Cavani to send Napoli to a 2–0 victory overUdineseon 26 October.[17]Shortly before the winter break, Lavezzi netted once and provided an assist for one of Cavani's goals as Napoli outclassedLecce4–2.[18]

Lavezzi in 2009, during his spell withNapoli

In Napoli's commanding 3–0 victory overFiorentinaon 17 February 2012, Lavezzi rounded off the scoring in the 90th minute with a long-range goal.[19]Four days later, he scored his first twoChampions Leaguegoals; they came in a 3–1 first leg victory overChelseain the Round of 16.[20]The following Sunday, on 26 February, Lavezzi scored the only goal of the game as Napoli defeatedInternazionaleand climbed up to fifth place in the Serie A standings.[21]

Lavezzi popped up in the 86th minute to score the winning goal againstParmaon 4 March 2012, though the result was controversial, as Lavezzi appeared to be in an offside position.[22]Lavezzi netted a penalty and provided an assist as Napoli tore apartCagliari6–3 on 9 March to warm up for their Round of 16 second leg tie against Chelsea.[23]Lavezzi scored his ninth and final Serie A goal of the season in a 3–1 loss toAtalantaon 11 April after receiving the ball fromGoran Pandevand pushing it past goalkeeperAndrea Consigli.[24]

Lavezzi won his first piece of silverware with Napoli on 20 May 2012 as the club defeatedJuventus2–0 in theCoppa Italia final.[25]During the match, Lavezzi was fouled in the penalty box by Juventus goalkeeperMarco Storari,and Napoli were awarded a penalty, which Edinson Cavani dispatched to give Napoli their first goal and set the club on their way to their first trophy in more than 20 years.[26]

Paris Saint-Germain

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Lavezzi in PSG's Champions League quarter-final againstChelseain April 2014

On 2 July 2012,Ligue 1clubParis Saint-Germainconfirmed that they had agreed with Napoli to a €26.5 million transfer fee for the rights to Lavezzi and signed him to a four-year deal, reportedly worth up to €30 million.[27] On 11 August, Lavezzi made his PSG debut againstFC Lorientin a 2–2 draw in the opening match of the2012–13 Ligue 1season.[28]His first two goals for PSG came on 21 November in theChampions League,securing qualification to the Round of 16 with a 0–2 away victory overDynamo Kyiv.[29]

Lavezzi scored his third Champions League goal for PSG on 4 December, netting at the near post ofFC PortogoalkeeperHeltonshortly after the hour mark; the 2–1 defeat of the Portuguese champions ensured PSG top spot in the group.[30]His first league goal came four days later, on 8 December, in PSG's 4–0 defeat ofEvianat theParc des Princes.[31]On 11 December, Lavezzi scored PSG's fourth goal, after aZlatan Ibrahimovićhat-trick, as the capital club handedValenciennes FCtheir first home defeat of the season.[32]

On 12 February 2013, Lavezzi scored the opening goal againstValencia CFin the Champions League Round of 16, helping PSG secure a 1–2 first leg away victory.[33]Lavezzi secured the tie, equalizing the game at 1–1 and giving the French side a 3–2 aggregate win, advancing to the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 1995.[34]

Lavezzi scored the 83rd-minute winner in a 3–2 win atMetzon 21 November 2014 to put PSG into first place inLigue 1ahead ofMarseille.[35]

In January 2015, Lavezzi and Edinson Cavani were fined and suspended for two matches by PSG managerLaurent Blancfor missing a mid-season training camp in Morocco and the first training session after the break.[36]

On 25 April 2015, Lavezzi scored a hat-trick in PSG's 6–1 defeat ofLille.[37]On 16 May, he scored the winning goal in a 2–1 win atMontpellierto confirm a third consecutive French league title for Paris Saint-Germain.[38]

Hebei China Fortune

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On 17 February 2016, Lavezzi signed withHebei China Fortuneon a two-year deal where it is reported he would earn £10 million a year.[39]Due to picking up an injury in June 2016 on international duty for Argentina in theCopa América,Lavezzi was restricted to just 10 appearances in his debut season for Hebei China Fortune.

In May 2017, Lavezzi took part in aChinese Super Leaguephoto session, in which he pulled his eyes back in one photo, a pose he was reportedly told to perform by the cameraman present. This prompted a huge backlash on social media, with Chinese people and others accusing Lavezzi of racism. Lavezzi later apologized for this incident.[40][41]

On 27 November 2019, Lavezzi scored his last goal for the club in a 3–1 loss againstGuangzhou Evergrande.He announced his retirement shortly after the match.[42]

International career

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Lavezzi playing for Argentina in 2011

Lavezzi debuted for theArgentina national football teamin a friendly match againstChileon 18 April 2007.[43]In 2008, he was selected to theOlympic football team,which represented Argentina at the2008 Olympics.[44]During the Olympic games, Lavezzi scored two goals, one againstAustraliaon 10 August and a penalty againstSerbiaon 13 August.[45]He also appeared in the final minutes of extra time of the gold medal match againstNigeria,which Argentina won 1–0.[46]

Lavezzi's club form was not enough to see him included inDiego Maradona's2010 FIFA World Cupsquad, a surprise exclusion along withNewcastle UniteddefenderFabricio Coloccini.[47]On 17 November 2010, Argentina facedBrazilin a friendly match in Qatar, in which Argentina won by a goal fromLionel Messiin injury time after a superb one-two play with Lavezzi.[48]He was named in Argentina's2011 Copa Américasquad by Batista.[49]In Argentina's final pre-tournament warm-up game on 21 June 2011, he scored the opening goal in a friendly match played againstAlbania,the match ended 4–0 in favour of Argentina and was Lavezzi's first goal for the national side.[50]In the final tournament on home soil, Lavezzi made three appearances in the group stage,[51]but was suspended for the quarter-final match,[52]in which the hosts were knocked out by the eventual championsUruguayon penalties.[53]

Lavezzi was chosen by new managerAlejandro Sabellafor Argentina's 23-man2014 FIFA World Cupsquad. He made six appearances throughout the tournament,[54]setting upMessi's match-winning goal againstIranafter coming off the bench,[55][unreliable source?]as well asRojo's goal against Nigeria.[56]In thefinalagainstGermanyhe set up a goal forHiguaín,but it was correctly ruled off-side; Lavezzi was replaced bySergio Agüeroat half-time, and Argentina were defeated 1–0 in extra time.[57]Lavezzi was a member of the Argentina squad that reached the final of the2015 Copa América,only to be defeated by hosts Chile on penalties.[58]

In May 2016, Lavezzi was included inGerardo Martino's final 23-man Argentina squad for theCopa América Centenario.[59]He made his first start of the tournament in Argentina's final group match againstBoliviaon 14 June, scoring a goal and setting up another in a 3–0 victory;[60]he was namedMan of the Match.[61]In the semi-finals of the tournament, a 4–0 victory against the hostsUnited States,Lavezzi opened the scoring in the third minute of play and later set upGonzalo Higuaín's first goal, but broke his left elbow after he tumbled over the advertisement boarding while chasing the ball.[62]Due to this injury he was ruled out of thefinalagainst Chile where Argentina were defeated 2–4 on penalties following a 0–0 draw after extra time.[63]

Style of play

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Lavezzi is known for his pace, acceleration, energy, sturdy physique, movement, and hardworking style of play, as well as his technique, creativity, quick feet,dribblingability, and sharpness around the box; he is also a good shooter.ESPNhas described Lavezzi as being "excellent at roaming and finding space in the gap between the opposition's midfield and defence. He has excellent pace andcrossingability and is also adept at beating an opponent or drawing a foul in dangerous areas. He is considered a quality player physically, tactically and technically. "[14][15][64][65]A versatile forward, although he is usually deployed as awingeron either flank, due to his ability with either foot, he has also been used as asecond strikeror as anattacking midfielderon occasion, due to his ability to both score goals and create chances for his teammates.[2][3][66][67]He has also been used as acentre-forward,in a role which is known as acentravanti di manovrain Italian football jargon (literally "maneuvering centre-forward" ), which is similar to the modernfalse 9role, due to his ability to drop deep and open up defences.[68]In spite of his skill and abilities as a footballer, he has been accused of being overly temperamental on the pitch at times, and has been criticised for arguing with officials.[5]

Personal life

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Lavezzi is of Italian origin, fromPavia.[69]He isCatholicand has a tattoo ofJesuson his chest, a tattoo of theVirgin Maryon his right arm and a tattoo of a pair ofrosary beadson his right abdomen.[70][71]Lavezzi's nephew,Agustín,is also a professional footballer.[72]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 27 November 2019[73][74]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Estudiantes (BA) 2003–04 Primera B 39 17 — — — — 39 17
San Lorenzo 2004–05 Primera División 29 9 — — 9 0 — 37 9
2005–06 22 9 — — — — 22 9
2006–07 33 7 — — 5 1 — 38 8
Total 84 25 — — 14 1 — 97 26
Napoli 2007–08 Serie A 35 8 5 3 — — — 40 11
2008–09 30 7 1 0 3 1 — — 34 8
2009–10 30 8 1 1 — — — 31 9
2010–11 31 6 1 1 9 2 — — 41 9
2011–12 30 9 4 0 8 2 — — 42 11
Total 156 38 12 5 — 20 5 — 188 48
Paris Saint-Germain 2012–13 Ligue 1 28 3 4 3 1 0 9 5 — 42 11
2013–14 32 9 1 1 4 0 10 2 1[a] 0 48 12
2014–15 31 8 5 1 3 0 8 0 0 0 45 9
2015–16 16 2 1 0 3 1 4 0 0 0 24 3
Total 107 22 11 5 11 1 31 7 1 0 161 35
Hebei China Fortune 2016 Super League 10 0 0 0 — — — 10 0
2017 27 20 0 0 — — — 27 20
2018 26 12 1 0 — — — 27 12
2019 11 3 0 0 — — — 11 3
Total 74 35 1 0 — — — 75 35
Career total 460 137 24 10 11 1 65 13 1 0 560 161
  1. ^Appearance inTrophée des Champions

International

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Lavezzi challengingGermany'sBenedikt Höwedesin the2014 FIFA World Cup Final
As of match played 21 June 2016[73]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Argentina 2007 2 0
2008 1 0
2009 3 0
2010 3 0
2011 7 2
2012 4 0
2013 8 2
2014 9 0
2015 11 3
2016 3 2
Total 51 9
Scores and results list Argentina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lavezzi goal.
List of international goals scored by Ezequiel Lavezzi[73]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 20 June 2011 Estadio Monumental,Buenos Aires,Argentina Albania 1–0 4–0 Friendly
2 11 November 2011 Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina Bolivia 1–1 1–1 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
3 11 October 2013 Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina Peru 1–1 3–1 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
4 2–1
5 4 September 2015 BBVA Compass Stadium,Houston,United States Bolivia 1–0 7–0 Friendly
6 3–0
7 13 November 2015 Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina Brazil 1–0 1–1 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
8 14 June 2016 CenturyLink Field,Seattle,United States Bolivia 2–0 3–0 Copa América Centenario
9 21 June 2016 NRG Stadium,Houston, United States United States 1–0 4–0

Honours

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San Lorenzo[75]

Napoli[75]

Paris Saint-Germain[75]

Argentina[75]

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