Javier Mascherano

Former Argentine footballer Javier Mascherano played as a central midfielder or center-back. Javier Mascherano got his start in football with River Plate’s youth team. He made his senior debut in Argentina’s Primera Division in 2003-04. He also joined Brazilian club Corinthians in 2005, winning the Brazilian Serie A in his debut season.

How old is Javier Mascherano?

Javier Mascherano was born in San Lorenzo, Argentina, on June 8, 1984. As of current year, he is 36 years old. His given name is Javier Alejandro Mascherano. He grew up with his brother, Sebastian Mascherano, and was born to Oscar Mascherano and Teodolinda Chiche Tagliaro Mascherano. He was born in Argentina. His religion is Christianity. Furthermore, Gemini is his zodiac sign.

How tall is Javier Mascherano?

Javier Mascherano stands 1.74 meters (5 feet and 9 inches) tall. He is 73 kg in weight. His physique is muscular. His hair is purple and his eyes are dark brown.

Who is Javier Mascherano married to?

Javier Mascherano is married, according to his personal life. He married Fernanda Moreno, whom he had been seeing for a long time. In 2008, the couple tied the knot. The couple has three children: Lola and Alma, two daughters, and Bruno, a son. He has a close bond with both his love and his son. They live happily ever after.

Career line of Javier Mascherano

• He then moved on to River Plate’s youth team, where he won his first senior awards in the Argentine Primera Division in 2003-04. He appeared in 46 games for the club between 2003 and 2005.
• In 2005, he transferred to Brazilian club Corinthians for $15 million, and in his first season, he won the Brazilian Serie A. He played 46 games for the club between 2005 and 2006. He moved to Europe in 2006, signing with Premier League club West Ham United for an undisclosed price. However, due to delays in the changeover procedures, his time was cut short.
• He got a permanent contract with Liverpool for £18.6 million after joining on loan in early 2007. He played a major role in bringing Liverpool to the Champions League Final that season. With a 20-yard shot against Reading on March 15, 2008, he scored his first Premier League and Liverpool goal. Similarly, he made his Old Trafford debut against Manchester United on March 23, 2008.
• After receiving two yellow cards in a succession, he was sent off. He had to be led out of the pitch because he was afraid to go. For his unacceptable actions, the Football Association banned him for three games and fined him £15,000.
• He was chosen Man of the Match by Liverpool fans on the club’s official website on September 13, 2008, in a 2-1 victory over Manchester United at Anfield.
• He appeared in 94 games for the club between 2007 and 2010, scoring one goal. He moved to Barcelona for €24 million in 2010 after three years with Liverpool, when he advanced from defensive midfielder to full central defense.
• Similarly, he made his league debut on September 11, 2010, starting in a 0-2 home loss to newly promoted Hercules, the Camp Nou’s first loss in 16 months. He spent practically all of his second season with the club as a center-back, turning up steady defensive performances and starting on a regular basis.
• He also signed a contract extension with Barcelona on July 26, 2012, which will keep him with the Catalan giants until 2016. The buyout provision in his deal was worth €100 million. He signed a contract extension with the Catalan club on June 7, 2014, binding him to the club until 2018 and retaining his €100 million buyout clause.
• He made his Champions League Final debut on June 7, 2015, and helped the team earn its sixth title. Barcelona also became the first club in history to win the domestic league, domestic cup, and European Cup/Champions League treble twice, defeating Juventus 3-1 at Berlin’s Olympiastadion.
• He was elected Barcelona’s fourth captain for the 2015-16 season, joining Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi, and Sergio Busquets, following the retirement of club captain Xavi in 2015. He signed a new deal with Barcelona on July 27, 2016. This will keep him with the club until the end of the season. He scored his first and only goal for Barcelona on April 26, 2017, despite winning multiple trophies with the club.
• It was a penalty kick versus Osasuna in La Liga. Similarly, after seven and a half seasons with Barcelona, he confirmed his exit on January 23, 2018.
• With Barcelona, he won five La Liga titles, five Copa del Rey titles, three Supercopa de Espana titles, two UEFA Champions Leagues, a UEFA Super Cup, and a FIFA Club World Cup. He signed a €5.5 million deal with Chinese Super League team Hebei China Fortune on January 24, 2018.
• He scored his first and lone goal for Barcelona on April 26, 2017, a penalty kick in a La Liga match against Osasuna, despite winning multiple titles with the club. After seven and a half seasons with Barcelona, he confirmed his exit on January 23, 2018.
• With Barcelona, he won five La Liga titles, five Copa del Rey titles, three Supercopa de Espana titles, two UEFA Champions Leagues, a UEFA Super Cup, and a FIFA Club World Cup. He signed a €5.5 million deal with Chinese Super League team Hebei China Fortune on January 24, 2018.
• In a Chinese FA Cup encounter against Shandong Luneng Taishan on May 2, 2018, he scored his first goal for the club. He appeared in 53 games throughout his one year with Hebei China Fortune.
• He also joined Argentine club Estudiantes on a free transfer in January 2020, making his league debut in a 1-1 draw with San Lorenzo on January 25, 2020. He announced his retirement from professional football on November 15, 2020, after one year with Estudiantes.
• At various ages, he has represented Argentina. He has played at both the U20 and senior levels for Argentina. He made his Argentina U17 national team debut in 2001. He played at the Toulon Tournament in June 2003, where he was named best player as Argentina U20 finished third.
• In a friendly against Uruguay on July 16, 2003, he made his Argentina national team debut. He was called up to represent Argentina at the FIFA World Youth Championship in 2003, when they finished fourth once again.
• He also won two gold medals at the Summer Olympics in 2004 and 2008. Since Hungarian defender Dezso Novak in 1968, he is the first male footballer to do so. He was Argentina’s captain from 2008 to 2011.
• He has represented his country in five Copa America tournaments, placing second in 2004, 2007, 2015, and 2016, and four FIFA World Cups, reaching the final in 2014.
• He announced his retirement from international football on June 30, 2018, after Argentina was eliminated from the World Cup after a 4-3 loss to France in the Round of 16. He got 147 caps for his country and scored three goals.