Lisandro López
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Lisandro López sometimes known as Lisandro, is an Argentine
footballer who plays for Olympique Lyonnais
in France
.
Primarily a striker, he is also capable of playing on the wings.
, in the Argentine first division, making his first-team debuts at the age of 19.
He was the league's top scorer in the 2004 Apertura tournament, going on to net more than 30 official goals during his three-year spell.
2.3 million, moving to Portugal
alongside countryman Lucho González. His agents, Global Soccer Agencies, retained 50% of the player's rights. He scored seven top division goals in his first season, in 26 games, repeating the feat in the following campaign, appearing in one match less; he also found the net against Rangers
in the 2005–06 UEFA Champions League (1–1 home draw), adding two against Hamburger SV
(also in the UEFA Champions League
, but in the following season, 4–1 home win).
In 2007–08, as Porto were crowned league champions for the third consecutive time, Lisandro was the competition's top scorer, scoring 24 goals in 27 games (adding three in the season's Champions League). On 20 April 2008, he netted twice - also being booked - in a 2–0 home win against S.L. Benfica; in the middle of the season, Porto rejected an offer from FC Zenit St. Petersburg, and the northerners
eventually bought the remaining economic rights of the player, for €4.4 million.
López only scored ten goals in the 2008–09 season, but finished fourth in the scoring list in the Champions League with six, only trailing Lionel Messi
, Steven Gerrard
and Miroslav Klose
. Porto wrapped up the campaign with the Portuguese Cup
conquest, and he netted the game's only goal, in a win against F.C. Paços de Ferreira.
to Real Madrid
, López replaced him at Olympique Lyonnais
, being transferred for a fee of €24 million, plus a €4 million bonus subject to performances. He quickly established himself as a fan favorite among OL fans with his energy and drive, his leadership skills and his clinical finishing.
On 8 August, he scored on his Ligue 1
debut, from a last-minute
free-kick
at Le Mans FC, in a 2–2 draw. He added a hat-trick
against R.S.C. Anderlecht
in the second leg of the Champions League qualifying round, in an eventual 8–2 aggregate win.
On 4 November 2009, López scored a decisive equaliser in a group game against Liverpool
to ensure Lyon qualified for the knockout stage
. Four days later, he netted twice in three minutes in a 5–5 ligue draw against Olympique de Marseille
. adding a further three the following month, against Lille OSC
: the visitors led it 3–1 at half-time
, but were eventually defeated 3–4.
On 30 March 2010, Lisandro scored twice in the 3–1 home victory against FC Girondins de Bordeaux
in the Champions League quarter-finals (3–2 aggregate win). He continued this good form with a goal in Lyon's 2–1 away win against Stade Rennais F.C. four days later.
On the final day of the season
, Lisandro assisted
Miralem Pjanić
in a 2–0 home win against Le Mans, a result which placed Lyon second in the league table, with the subsequent direct Champions League qualification. On 9 May 2010, he was named Ligue 1 Footballer of the Year.
On 2 October 2010, López scored in a 3–2 away win against AS Nancy
, in Lyon's second win of the 2010–11 season
. He added two in the next ligue fixture - one from a penalty kick
- a 3–1 defeat of Lille at the Stade de Gerland. On 20 October, he found the net again, against Benfica in a 2–0 group stage win.
After a one-month spell without a goal, López finally added to his account by grabbing a last-minute goal in a 3–1 away win against RC Lens
. He added two in another away fixture, against Montpellier HSC
(2–1, the second coming in the fifth minute of stoppage time). Three days later Lyon, needing a point to secure passage to the knockout stages of the Champions League, played host to Hapoel Tel Aviv, and he opened the scoring in the 62nd minute, in an eventual 2–2 home draw.
López scored again in the next game for Les Gones in a 2–0 win over Toulouse FC
, putting them up to second place in the table. He also found the net in the following game, a 1–1 draw against title holders Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome
.
On 6 March 2011, after six scoreless games, Lisandro scored a hat-trick in the 5–0 thrashing of AC Arles-Avignon. In the 27th matchday he continued his run, opening the scoring in a 2–0 away win against FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
. On 10 April, he netted in the 90th minute in a 3–0 home win over Lens and found the net in the following two home fixtures (both 3–2 wins), against Montpellier and Marseille, with L'OL eventually finishing in third position; on the final day of the campaign, he scored a goal in his team's 2–0 win over AS Monaco FC
, condemning Les Rouge et Blanc to its first relegation in 35 years.
Lisandro started the 2011–12 campaign
in fine form, scoring in Lyon's first two games, his first coming in the early stages of a 3–1 win at OGC Nice
. The following weekend, against newly-promoted
AC Ajaccio
, he hit the post twice in the first ten minutes and had several shots saved by Mexican
Guillermo Ochoa
, but was able to salvage a point for new coach Remi Garde
on his home debut with an excellent header in the 83' minute.
by José Pekerman
, and he made his debut against Mexico
on 10 March, in a 1–1 friendly
draw. After fantastic Porto performances, he was summoned three years later by Alfio Basile
for friendly games against Egypt, Mexico
, United States
, and Belarus
.
On 12 August 2009, Lisandro scored one goal in Argentina's 3–2 victory over Russia
at the Lokomotiv Stadium
in Moscow
. Nine days later, he was called by national team boss Diego Maradona
for the decisive encounters against Brazil
and Paraguay
for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
qualification
, but was overlooked for the final stages in South Africa
.
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
footballer who plays for Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The...
in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
.
Primarily a striker, he is also capable of playing on the wings.
Racing Club
López started his career at Racing Club de AvellanedaRacing Club de Avellaneda
Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football...
, in the Argentine first division, making his first-team debuts at the age of 19.
He was the league's top scorer in the 2004 Apertura tournament, going on to net more than 30 official goals during his three-year spell.
Porto
In April 2005, Lisandro signed for F.C. Porto for a transfer fee of €Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
2.3 million, moving to Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
alongside countryman Lucho González. His agents, Global Soccer Agencies, retained 50% of the player's rights. He scored seven top division goals in his first season, in 26 games, repeating the feat in the following campaign, appearing in one match less; he also found the net against Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
in the 2005–06 UEFA Champions League (1–1 home draw), adding two against Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Hamburger Sport-Verein, usually referred to as HSV in Germany and Hamburg in international parlance, is a German multi-sport club based in Hamburg, its largest branch being its football department...
(also in the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
, but in the following season, 4–1 home win).
In 2007–08, as Porto were crowned league champions for the third consecutive time, Lisandro was the competition's top scorer, scoring 24 goals in 27 games (adding three in the season's Champions League). On 20 April 2008, he netted twice - also being booked - in a 2–0 home win against S.L. Benfica; in the middle of the season, Porto rejected an offer from FC Zenit St. Petersburg, and the northerners
Porto
Porto , also known as Oporto in English, is the second largest city in Portugal and one of the major urban areas in the Iberian Peninsula. Its administrative limits include a population of 237,559 inhabitants distributed within 15 civil parishes...
eventually bought the remaining economic rights of the player, for €4.4 million.
López only scored ten goals in the 2008–09 season, but finished fourth in the scoring list in the Champions League with six, only trailing Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine footballer who plays for FC Barcelona and captains the Argentina national team, mainly as a striker. Messi received several Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations by the age of 21, and won in 2009 and 2010...
, Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard
Steven George Gerrard MBE is an English footballer who plays for and captains Premier League club Liverpool. He also has 89 caps for the England national team. He has played much of his career in a centre midfielder role, but he has also been used as a second striker and right winger...
and Miroslav Klose
Miroslav Klose
Miroslav Josef Klose is a German footballer who plays as a striker for Lazio in the Serie A. Since bursting onto the international stage at the 2002 World Cup, he has become well known for his knack of scoring headers, front-flip goal celebrations, and decisive short passing.Klose holds German...
. Porto wrapped up the campaign with the Portuguese Cup
Taça de Portugal
The Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
conquest, and he netted the game's only goal, in a win against F.C. Paços de Ferreira.
Lyon
After the sale of Karim BenzemaKarim Benzema
Karim Benzema is a French international footballer who currently plays for Real Madrid in the Spanish La Liga. He primarily plays as a striker whose influence can extend out to the wings and is known for his technical ability, powerful style of play, and vast goal-scoring ability...
to Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
, López replaced him at Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The...
, being transferred for a fee of €24 million, plus a €4 million bonus subject to performances. He quickly established himself as a fan favorite among OL fans with his energy and drive, his leadership skills and his clinical finishing.
On 8 August, he scored on his Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
debut, from a last-minute
Last-minute goal
The term "last-minute goal" is used in sport, primarily association football, to describe a goal scored very late in a game. It may not necessarily refer to a goal scored in the actual final minute...
free-kick
Direct free kick
A direct free kick is a method of restarting play in a game of association football following a foul. Unlike an indirect free kick, a goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without the ball having first touched another player.-Award:...
at Le Mans FC, in a 2–2 draw. He added a hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
against R.S.C. Anderlecht
R.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
in the second leg of the Champions League qualifying round, in an eventual 8–2 aggregate win.
On 4 November 2009, López scored a decisive equaliser in a group game against Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
to ensure Lyon qualified for the knockout stage
2009–10 UEFA Champions League knockout stage
The knockout phase of the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League began on 16 February 2010 and concluded on 22 May 2010 with the final won by Internazionale against Bayern Munich 2–0 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid...
. Four days later, he netted twice in three minutes in a 5–5 ligue draw against Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
. adding a further three the following month, against Lille OSC
Lille OSC
LOSC Lille Métropole is a French association football club based in Lille. The club was founded in 1944 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football. Lille plays its home matches at the Stade Lille-Metropole in nearby Villeneuve-d'Ascq. In 2012, the...
: the visitors led it 3–1 at half-time
Half-time
In some team sports such as association football and rugby, matches are played in two halves. Half-time is the name given to the interval between the two halves of the match...
, but were eventually defeated 3–4.
On 30 March 2010, Lisandro scored twice in the 3–1 home victory against FC Girondins de Bordeaux
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
in the Champions League quarter-finals (3–2 aggregate win). He continued this good form with a goal in Lyon's 2–1 away win against Stade Rennais F.C. four days later.
On the final day of the season
2009–10 Ligue 1
The 2009–10 Ligue 1 season was the 72nd since its establishment. Bordeaux were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 5 June 2009, and play commenced on 8 August and ended on 15 May 2010. There were three promoted teams from Ligue 2, replacing the three teams that were relegated...
, Lisandro assisted
Assist (football)
In association football, an assist is a contribution by a player which helps to score a goal. Statistics for assists made by players may be kept officially by the organisers of a competition, or unofficially by, for example, journalists or organisers of fantasy football competitions...
Miralem Pjanić
Miralem Pjanic
Miralem Pjanić is a Bosnian football player who plays for Italian club Roma in Serie A. He plays as an attacking midfielder and has been described as an "old-fashioned playmaker with huge technical qualities"....
in a 2–0 home win against Le Mans, a result which placed Lyon second in the league table, with the subsequent direct Champions League qualification. On 9 May 2010, he was named Ligue 1 Footballer of the Year.
On 2 October 2010, López scored in a 3–2 away win against AS Nancy
AS Nancy
Association Sportive Nancy-Lorraine is a French association football club based in Nancy. The club was founded in 1967 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Nancy plays its home matches at the Stade Marcel Picot in Tomblaine, a commune located in the Arrondissement of...
, in Lyon's second win of the 2010–11 season
2010–11 Ligue 1
The 2010–11 Ligue 1 season was the 73rd since its establishment. Entering the season, Marseille were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 21 May 2010 and the season began on 7 August and ended on 29 May 2011. The winter break was in effect between 23 December and 15 January 2011...
. He added two in the next ligue fixture - one from a penalty kick
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
- a 3–1 defeat of Lille at the Stade de Gerland. On 20 October, he found the net again, against Benfica in a 2–0 group stage win.
After a one-month spell without a goal, López finally added to his account by grabbing a last-minute goal in a 3–1 away win against RC Lens
RC Lens
Racing Club de Lens is a French association football club based in the northern city of Lens in the Pas-de-Calais department. Its nickname, sang et or , comes from its traditional colours of red and gold. Their primary rivals are their northern neighbors Lille OSC, whom they contest the Derby du...
. He added two in another away fixture, against Montpellier HSC
Montpellier HSC
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French association football club based in the city of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1919 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Montpellier plays its home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city...
(2–1, the second coming in the fifth minute of stoppage time). Three days later Lyon, needing a point to secure passage to the knockout stages of the Champions League, played host to Hapoel Tel Aviv, and he opened the scoring in the 62nd minute, in an eventual 2–2 home draw.
López scored again in the next game for Les Gones in a 2–0 win over Toulouse FC
Toulouse FC
Toulouse Football Club is a French association football club based in the city of Toulouse. The club was founded in 1970 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Toulouse plays its home matches at the Stadium Municipal located within the city. The first team is managed by...
, putting them up to second place in the table. He also found the net in the following game, a 1–1 draw against title holders Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome
Stade Vélodrome
The Stade Vélodrome is a football stadium in Marseille, France. It is home to the Olympique de Marseille football club of Ligue 1, and was a venue in the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2007 Rugby World Cup. It is the largest club-football ground in France, with a capacity of 60,031 spectators,...
.
On 6 March 2011, after six scoreless games, Lisandro scored a hat-trick in the 5–0 thrashing of AC Arles-Avignon. In the 27th matchday he continued his run, opening the scoring in a 2–0 away win against FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
Football Club Sochaux-Montbéliard is a French association football club based in the city of Montbéliard. The club was founded in 1928 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Sochaux plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste Bonal located within the city...
. On 10 April, he netted in the 90th minute in a 3–0 home win over Lens and found the net in the following two home fixtures (both 3–2 wins), against Montpellier and Marseille, with L'OL eventually finishing in third position; on the final day of the campaign, he scored a goal in his team's 2–0 win over AS Monaco FC
AS Monaco FC
Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille...
, condemning Les Rouge et Blanc to its first relegation in 35 years.
Lisandro started the 2011–12 campaign
2011–12 Ligue 1
The 2011–12 Ligue 1 season is the 74th since its establishment. Lille are the defending champions. The league schedule was announced on 31 March 2011 and the fixtures were determined on 10 June. The season began on 6 August 2011 and will end on 20 May 2012...
in fine form, scoring in Lyon's first two games, his first coming in the early stages of a 3–1 win at OGC Nice
OGC Nice
Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur is a French association football club based in Nice. The club was founded in 1904 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top-tier of French football. Nice plays its home matches at the Stade Municipal du Ray located within the city. In 2013, the club is...
. The following weekend, against newly-promoted
2010–11 Ligue 1
The 2010–11 Ligue 1 season was the 73rd since its establishment. Entering the season, Marseille were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 21 May 2010 and the season began on 7 August and ended on 29 May 2011. The winter break was in effect between 23 December and 15 January 2011...
AC Ajaccio
AC Ajaccio
Athletic Club Ajaccio is a French association football club based in the city of Ajaccio on the island of Corsica. The club was founded in 1910 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, having finished 2nd in the 2010–11 campaign in Ligue 2. The club president is Alain...
, he hit the post twice in the first ten minutes and had several shots saved by Mexican
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
Guillermo Ochoa
Guillermo Ochoa
Francisco Guillermo Ochoa Magaña is a Mexican goalkeeper who currently plays for French Ligue 1 club Ajaccio. He also plays for the Mexican national football team.-América:...
, but was able to salvage a point for new coach Remi Garde
Rémi Garde
Rémi Garde |Rhône]]) is a French football manager, and current coach of Olympique Lyonnais.-Club career:Garde started his playing career at Lyon in 1982, helping the club achieve promotion to Ligue 1 in 1989. Playing as a defensive midfielder or sweeper, he became club captain and made his debut...
on his home debut with an excellent header in the 83' minute.
International career
In 2005, López was called up to the Argentine national teamArgentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
by José Pekerman
José Pekerman
José Néstor Pékerman is an Argentine football coach and an ex-football player. He become famous as a youth level coach for Argentina, winning the FIFA World Youth Championship three times, and the U-20 South American Youth Championship twice...
, and he made his debut against Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
on 10 March, in a 1–1 friendly
Exhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
draw. After fantastic Porto performances, he was summoned three years later by Alfio Basile
Alfio Basile
Alfio Basile , known as Coco, is an Argentine football coach and former player.-Playing career:Basile started his playing career at the Bella Vista club in his home city. From 1964 to 1970 he played for Racing Club, and then for Huracán, where he was a mainstay of the 1973 Metropolitano champions...
for friendly games against Egypt, Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
, United States
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
, and Belarus
Belarus national football team
The Belarus national football team represents Belarus in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Belarus, the governing body for football in Belarus. Belarus' home ground is Dinamo Stadium in Minsk...
.
On 12 August 2009, Lisandro scored one goal in Argentina's 3–2 victory over Russia
Russia national football team
The Russia national football team represents Russia in association football and is controlled by the Russian Football Union , the governing body for football in Russia. Russia's home grounds are Luzhniki Stadium, Lokomotiv Stadium , and Petrovsky Stadium in St.Petersburg and their head coach is...
at the Lokomotiv Stadium
Lokomotiv Stadium
Lokomotiv Stadium may refer to the following stadia:* In Bulgaria:** Lokomotiv Stadium ** Lokomotiv Stadium ** Lokomotiv Stadium ** Lokomotiv Stadium * In Georgia:** Locomotive Stadium * In Russia:...
in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
. Nine days later, he was called by national team boss Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona
Diego Armando Maradona is a retired Argentine football player and widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Over the course of his professional club career Maradona played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys, setting...
for the decisive encounters against Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
and Paraguay
Paraguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
qualification
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)
The South American zone of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification saw 10 teams competing for places in the finals which were held in South Africa. The format is identical to that used for the previous three World Cup qualification tournaments held by CONMEBOL...
, but was overlooked for the final stages in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
.
International goals
- Scores and results list Argentina's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 12 August 2009 Lokomotiv Stadium Lokomotiv StadiumLokomotiv Stadium may refer to the following stadia:* In Bulgaria:** Lokomotiv Stadium ** Lokomotiv Stadium ** Lokomotiv Stadium ** Lokomotiv Stadium * In Georgia:** Locomotive Stadium * In Russia:...
, MoscowMoscowMoscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, RussiaRussiaRussia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
2–1 3–2 Friendly
Club statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||
| Racing Racing Club de Avellaneda Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football... |
2002–03 | 3 | 0 | – | – | – | 3 | 0 | |||||||
| 2003–04 | 30 | 8 | – | – | – | 30 | 8 | ||||||||
| 2004–05 | 37 | 18 | – | – | – | 37 | 18 | ||||||||
| Total | 70 | 26 | |– | Porto | 2005–06 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 0 | – | 2 | 1 | 29 | 8 | |
| 2006–07 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 0 | – | 8 | 3 | 33 | 11 | ||||||
| 2007–08 | 27 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 39 | 27 | |||||
| 2008–09 | 28 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 42 | 17 | |||||
| Total | 106 | 49 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 13 | 143 | 63 | |||||
| Lyon Olympique Lyonnais Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The... |
2009–10 2009–10 Ligue 1 The 2009–10 Ligue 1 season was the 72nd since its establishment. Bordeaux were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 5 June 2009, and play commenced on 8 August and ended on 15 May 2010. There were three promoted teams from Ligue 2, replacing the three teams that were relegated... |
33 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 49 | 24 | ||||
| 2010–11 2010–11 Ligue 1 The 2010–11 Ligue 1 season was the 73rd since its establishment. Entering the season, Marseille were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 21 May 2010 and the season began on 7 August and ended on 29 May 2011. The winter break was in effect between 23 December and 15 January 2011... |
27 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 35 | 19 | |||||
| 2011–12 2011–12 Ligue 1 The 2011–12 Ligue 1 season is the 74th since its establishment. Lille are the defending champions. The league schedule was announced on 31 March 2011 and the fixtures were determined on 10 June. The season began on 6 August 2011 and will end on 20 May 2012... |
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | |||||
| Total | 63 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 88 | 45 | |||||
| Career total | 239 | 109 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 46 | 22 | 301 | 134 | |||||
Club
Porto- Primeira Liga: 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09
- Taça de PortugalTaça de PortugalThe Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
: 2005–06, 2008–09 - Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2006
Individual
- Argentine Primera División: 2004 Apertura top scorer
- Primeira Liga: Top scorer 2007–08
- Primeira Liga Player of the Year: 2008
- Ligue 1Ligue 1Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
: Footballer of the Year 2010