Javier Saviola is Spanish for Goooaaaal

Argentina's Javiar Saviola is no strange to the goal box. More often than not you'll find his shots in the back of the opposing teams net when Argentina sutis up against a rival. More times than it's Saviola who win the one on one forward v. goalie battles. Despite playing for Argentina, Saviola, like many like-caliber players plays professionally Europe. His confident style of play is likely to help to lead the Argentine team deep into the tournument this year.

Some Stats on Javier Saviola

Date of birth:  11 December 1981
Height:  169 cm
Weight:  62 kg
Position:  Forward
Current Club:  Sevilla FC (ESP)
Int'l Goals:   10 (as of 24-Jun-2006)
Int'l Caps:  34 (as of 24-Jun-2006)
First Int'l Cap:  Argentina v. Paraguay (16-Aug-2000)